The
International Federation for Peace and Sustainable Development chose Egypt's
Hawass for his contributions to the field of archaeology, in both excavation
and conservation. Written By/ Nevine El-Aref.
Sally
Kader, the President of IFPSD said the federation chose Hawass for his
contribution to the field of archaeology, in both excavation and conservation. "His
major discoveries in Egypt are known all over the world," Kader said,
adding that Hawass was "able through his passion and TV shows to reach the
households of people from all over the globe."
Kader
will announce Hawass' appointment at a special ceremony on 19 April at the UN
headquarters in New York City. The event will be attended by most of the
Ambassadors of the United Nations, along with world experts and contributors in
the fields of culture, museums and archaeology.
Hawass
told Ahram Online that he was deeply honoured to receive the title, saying he
would speak at the event about saving the archaeological and cultural heritage
of Syria, Libya, and Iraq. "I would work in cooperation with the Arab
League, archaeologists from all over the world, as well as American
institutions to save these endangered archaeological monuments," Hawass
said.
"Our
task is to create a database for these monuments, so we can monitor any objects
that could be stolen. Also, we aim to train the archaeologists and museum
curators of these countries on how to save their monuments in archaeological
sites, and efficient methods for protecting treasured collections
[respectively]."
Hawass
referenced Syrian archaeologist Khaled El-Asaad who gave his life to protect
Syria's cultural heritage, saying he should be honoured as a symbol for all
archaeologists. After the announcement, Hawass said he would meet with Minister
of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed
Abul-Gheit to draw comprehensive plans to protect cultural heritage in these
conflict zones.
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