As scientists, we keep an open mind, but we have to base our ideas about the past on archaeological evidence.

It makes the heart to tremble when you open an undiscovered tomb.

Egypt has managed to reclaim the 13-page papyrus manuscript.

I found in one of the tombs an inscription saying, 'If you touch my tomb, you will be eaten by a crocodile and hippopotamus.' It doesn't mean the hippo will eat you, it means the person really wanted his tomb to be protected.

As scientists, we keep an open mind, but we have to base our ideas about the past on archaeological evidence.

Anyone can like their job... To love your job is not enough, you must give your passion to your job.

I am damn good. I am doing all this for Egypt and nothing else. I reject 70 per cent of media interviews while these people who accuse me are running after them.