Dr. Zahi Hawass, a prominent Egyptologist and former Minister of Antiquities, has recently addressed claims made by Afrocentrist advocates regarding the origins of ancient Egyptian civilization. Hawass has characterized these claims as lies and “false and misleading information.”
The controversy arose following a social media post by Professor Kaba Kamene, an Afrocentric advocate. Kamene shared a photograph on Facebook depicting himself and a group of Afrocentrists at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo's Tahrir Square. The caption accompanying the image stated, "I am Teaching Kenet Travel Group at Cairo Egyptian Museum our history."
This post sparked a significant reaction among Egyptians, prompting Hawass to respond. He specifically challenged the assertion of 'Black origins' for ancient Egyptian civilization, labeling such claims as false and lacking in historical accuracy.