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US President Barack Obama tours the Pyramids with Zahi Hawass

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Zahi Hawass escorts President Barack Obama on his historic visit to the pyramids of Giza. On his recent visit to Egypt, President Barack Obama toured the pyramids of Giza, escorted by Zahi Hawass. View footage of the tour, and hear Dr. Hawass’ reaction to this historic event!

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Zahi Hawass

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camera – Maggie Bryson, camera & editing – Niccolo Piazza, music – Stephen Benham

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It’s a very interesting visit, I think, he’s a wonderful man, he makes jokes all the time. We went down inside the tomb of Kar. His hat was hit in the ceiling, and he said: “This is the Curse of pharaohs”. And he asks very smart questions. I gave him my hat, he did wear it, he thought, it is small for his head and he put it on and he was so happy. He wanted to ride a camel and he said: “I’m afraid that the press would take a photograph and put it everywhere”.

I think, this is the only time, when the president of any country enters inside a burial chamber. I really did enjoy. I think, we did take more than one hour and 20 minutes,and walked all the time, asked smart questions. And we became like good friends, and he said, when I will visit Washington DC, I have to tell him. And I will.