Zahi Hawass reveals solar phenomenon in the Pyramids of Giza – Egypttoday

Zahi Hawass reveals solar phenomenon in the Pyramids of Giza – Egypttoday

Solstice phenomenon occurs when the sun sets between the Pyramids of Cheops and Khafre - ET. Zahi Hawass reveals solar phenomenon in the Pyramids of Giza. Hawas explained that the phenomenon occurs annually between June 21 and 22 and it is, according to Hawass and Liner, the most important solar phenomenon that occurs in Egypt.. Hawass indicated that these solar phenomena can be used to encourage tourism in Egypt, as it may be more intriguing to tourists than the phenomenon of the sun illuminating Abu Simbel Temple.. Hawass obtained his PhD in Egyptology in 1987.. The renowned archeologist was appointed to the position of chief inspector of the Giza Plateau, but he quit in 1993.. Hawass: 'The Great Pyramids were not built by slaves'.