Ministry of State of Antiquities
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The Ministry of State of Antiquities is the Egyptian government organization which serves to investigate and conserve the history of Egypt. It was formed from the Supreme Council of Antiquities in 2007 during the reign of President Hosni Mubarak to deal with the security and theft of Egyptian antiquities.
Ministers
- Zahi Hawass: January 31, 2011 – March 3, 2011[1][2][3]
- Mamdouh el-Damaty: from June 2014[4][5]
- Khaled El-Anany: as of March 2016[6]
References
- ↑ Egyptology: Zahi Hawass confirms resignation, Dan Vergano, USA Today, March 5, 2011
- ↑ Hawass loyalists call for him to stay on, Nevine El Aref ,Ahram Online, March 6, 2011
- ↑ Why Dr. Hawass Resigned, Zahi Hawass blog, March 6, 2011
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- ↑ Who's who: Meet Egypt's 10 new ministers in Sherif Ismail's cabinet
