“These incidents show the ignorance of the vandals, ” said Hawass.

“从这些事情可以看出那些破坏文物者是多么的无知,”哈瓦斯说.

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"I am happy to report that they all are safe and untouched," Hawass said.

“我很高兴得宣布他们都安全而且没被触动，”哈瓦斯说。

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Zahi Hawass, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt, has already threatened trouble.

扎西-哈瓦斯是埃及最高文物委员会秘书长已经做出威胁。

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Last week, Mr.Hawass announced plans to resign from his position as head of the Ministry of State for Antiquities Affairs.

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Mr.Hawass is often described as a colorful leader who has brought Egypt's long-ago past to the attention of the world.

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Mr.Hawass has promised to make life unpleasant for museums that he believes have unlawfully kept Egyptian art objects.

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Tells about a dig overseen by Hawass at the Valley of the Golden Mummies.

NEWYORKER: The Pharaoh

Mr. Hawass and the Director-General agreed to stay closely in touch as the situation continues to unfold.

UNESCO: Cultural heritage update for Egypt

Zahi Hawass, Egypt's chief archaeologist, described the move as a "wonderful gesture" and said the objects had been "illegally exported".

BBC: New York museum to return King Tut artefacts to Egypt