Ahmed Fakhry
Egyptian Egyptologist (1905–1973)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ahmed Fakhry (Arabic: أحمد فخري) (born in Faiyum Governorate in 1905[1] – Paris, 7 June 1973[2]) was an Egyptian archaeologist who worked in the Western desert of Egypt (including in 1940 dig at El Haiz, and then at Siwa), and also in the necropolis at Dahshur.[3][4]
Born1905
Faiyue Governorate, Egypt
Died1973 7th, June
Paris, France
KnownforExcavations in the Western Desert, Siwa Oasis, El Haiz, and Dahshur necropolis
FieldsEgyptology, Archaeology
Ahmed Fakhry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1905 Faiyue Governorate, Egypt |
| Died | 1973 7th, June Paris, France |
| Known for | Excavations in the Western Desert, Siwa Oasis, El Haiz, and Dahshur necropolis |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Egyptology, Archaeology |
| Workplaces | Egyptian Department of Antiquities |
The exhibition of archival material traces key stages of his life and presents Egypt as seen through the eyes of Ahmed Fakhry, using his photographs, notes, and sketches.[1] He conducted an excavation at Deir el-Haga in the Dakhla Oasis, Egypt
_1.jpg){kind=small}
