Egyptologist holds court at Clowes

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - World-famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass presented a sold-out lecture at Clowes Hall Friday night.

Dr. Hawass led 24-Hour News 8 through major excavations in Egypt in advance of the King Tut Children's Museum special. Friday night, he explained how current archaeological research is correcting misconceptions about ancient Egypt.

After his lecture, Dr. Hawass stuck around to talk with 24-Hour News 8. Click on the video clips available in the left margin of this story to hear more from him.