Protecting Pharaoh's Treasures
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The incisive memoir of the first woman to become general director of Cairo's Egyptian Museum

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Wafaa El Saddik studied Egyptology in Cairo and Vienna. She was the first Egyptian woman to direct an excavation, and the first female general director of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. She has been honored for her curatorial work on exhibitions inside and outside Egypt, and has received a number of international professional and humanitarian awards. She lives in Cologne and Cairo.

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"Not only the fascinating story of one woman's life in Egyptology, but also a marvellous window onto life in Egypt over the past seven decades." -- Aidan Dodson, University of Bristol"An inspiring and highly readable memoir of an Egyptian woman's journey from a young village girl to a prominent Egyptologist and the head of one of the most important museums in the world. With dedication and passion to protect and preserve Egyptian antiquity she had to fight sexism, corruption, and authoritarianism throughout her career. The book provides first-hand insight into the political and social environment in Egypt from Nasser's time to the present. An important read for those interested in Egypt's cultural heritage and its modern sociopolitical dynamics."--Mohamed ElBaradei, former vice-president of Egypt"A brave book, an exciting biography, and an unusually open look at the history of a country and its people." -- Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger"Anyone with an interest in people, archeology, and Egyptian history (both ancient and modern), will find this a book they cannot put down and gives one hope for Egypt's future. It includes many excellent photos from the life of a remarkable woman, a role model for women everywhere."--Woman around Town

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