Dr. Zahi Hawass, world-famous Egyptologist and former Egyptian Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs, has made some of Egypt’s most significant archaeological discoveries, including the lost Golden City in the Valley of the Kings. Dr. Hawass will sign copies of the Treasures of the Pharaohs catalogue, short guide, and children’s guide, which are exclusively available for purchase at the de Young Museum Store.About the author Dr. Zahi Hawass has made many famous discoveries in Egypt, including the Valley of Golden Mummies at Bahariya and the tombs of the pyramid builders. Recently, he discovered the lost Golden City in the Valley of the Kings, which was chosen by Archaeology magazine as the most important discovery of 2021. He has written numerous academic books and scholarly articles on his excavations, including 16 books about Tutankhamun and many children’s books. He has appeared in documentaries produced by the BBC, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the History Channel, PBS, and Netflix; has received numerous awards and honors, including an Emmy award for a documentary on ancient Egypt; and was named by Time magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People” in 2006.