In a 2001 National Geographic release naming Dr. Zahi Hawass Explorer-in-Residence, the Egyptian archaeologist wants to “set the records straight: There is no tunnel leading from his bathroom to the pyramids.” After 32 years of archaeological search, Dr. Hawass knows the terrain intimately and promises to continue to uncover many more secret held in the pyramids. One of his recent discoveries tells a story, more significant in some ways, than the one told by the treasures found in the tombs of Pharaohs. His discovery of the tombs of the pyramid builders complicates existing narratives about pyramid building, labor organization, and national pride in ancient Egypt. And Dr. Hawass will not stop there --he promises to divulge many more secrets in his visit to Atlanta on March 19, 2009.

In Mysteries of Tutankhamun Revealed, Hawass will discuss the CT-scan of King Tut's mummy conducted in cooperation with National Geographic, the ongoing search for the mummy of Queen Nefertiti, and the discovery of KV63, the chamber recently found in the Valley of the Kings. Dr.Hawass will also reveal new secrets discovered at the pyramids and detail his search for the tomb of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.

An honorary member of the Carlos Museum’s Advisory Board, Dr. Hawass is one of the world's foremost authorities on Egyptian archaeology. He is the spokesman for CNN on archaeological news in Egypt and has appeared in numerous documentaries with the BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel, among many others.

Tickets are $8 in advance at Tickmaster.com; $5 in advance for Carlos Museum members; $12 at the door.