if it were not for the rest of the world finding these things for egypts cuture then they would still be in the dark ages about this subject sorry hawass finders keepers

TIM FOSTER, bournemouth, england

The Berlin and British Museums properly conserve and safeguard Egyptian antiquities. If the history of the pharonic mummies stored in a stairwell for years, handled by bare-handed Egyptian museum staff is any indication, no doubt the antiquities received better treatment abroad than in Egypt.

Jeff, Gurnee, U.S.A.

As a reputable Egyptologist, Dr Zahi Hawaas has all the rights to claim back his own countrie's treasures. It is very sad to know that for instance the Obelik was taken to Paris, the bust of Nefertiti to Berlin, The Rosseta stone to England, etc etc
My respects to Dr Hawass for his determination

Enrique, Vancouver, Canada

Egypt has the right to have her treasures returned. With items spread all over the planet, how can her own archaeologists have any chance of obtaining that one little bit of information that is missing when it is "missing" in some dusty drawer of an ancient museum! Return her things, her history!

Susi, Charleston, USA

Dr Hawass is right to demand the return of antiquities that England (and other countries) took from his country. I imagine England would be pretty upset if Egypt had the Magna Carta and refused to return it. Despite his flamboyance, he's still careful with the digs and I wish him good luck.

Joy A, Sacramento, USA

For Hawass to come out and say what he has I beleive he already has the evidence in hand. This will increase his respect and power around the world. I like the guy and expect to see something great come Nov-Dec of this year.

D. Howard, Mt. Holly, USA

I hope the place Dr. Hawass finds is actually Cleopatra's tomb

Hannah, Keelung, Taiwan

In the Fur language of Darfur kuo fuo means the blower of the spirit. The name is composed from two words , Kuo means spirit the second word Fuo means blew.
The Fur believe that Kuo Fuo is the God of soul and that he is the endower of life

Mohamed Baraka, Slough, Berkshire

I think Hawas is one fo the greatest archeaologists and alot of people don't like him because he think UFO's building pyramids is rubbish. He is very knowledgeable and looks like a true descendent of the ancient Egyptians himself.

Cathy, Kenner, U.S.

I wonder if she had a big nose afterall?

Thursty, Wollongong, Australia

I disagree with prof baines. Antony was not the enemy at the time he died, so it is quite likely that if Cleopatra is buried there, then he would be with her.
Rome was at war with Cleopatra officially, rather than him; and Octavian ordered their tomb completed and their burial plans honoured.

stuart, llanelli, uk

If anyone can find the tomb of Antony and Cleopatra, it's Dr. Hawass. I look forward to the day when this discovery takes place and the facts are finally revealed about the two. Their story is one of the most romantic tales ever told ---it will be very interesting.

Deby , Cerritos, United States

My hope is that the excavation of her tomb, if it is, reveals the truth about her. The recorded history that most of us know for 2,000 yrs was recorded by Rome and Rome resented her. These suspect records I hope will be dispelled and the true intelligent dedicated to her country Cleopatra revealed.

Michele Sarrazin, Northampton, Massachusetts

I hope this is Antony and Cleopatra,as knowing most of the struggles they faced and having their lives cut short together,its great to think that they may actually be together in their tomb,for them being together was something life took away from them.

Louise Hopkins, Newton Abbot, England

I have to agree that Dr. Hawass is an egomaniac and a constant promoter of himself and anything he says is "suspect". However, he is a competent archeologist who is in control of Egypts archeological secrets. The world need to "humor" him in to sharing all as I don't think he necessarily has.

jack sahakian, redondo beach, usa

Maybe they should try to disprove it, instead of trying to prove it...

I just hope that Hawass doesn't organize yet another televized flop like he has a before, and that he doesn't just decides to use a drill again, without any idea of what could be on the other side of the wall he destroys.

John Materson, San Francisco,

can't everybody just leave poor Cleo Aloooone? boo hoo hoo

tom, haverford, usa

To be able to find any historical data on Cleo is amazing for in the history of Eygpt the people would try to destroy any data on their Pharohs depending on how they treated their people. Cleo knew what the Roman Empire was about and she only sought to protect her people by sacrificing herself.

Tammy, Jacksonville, USA

So many of the ancient legends have turned out to be true, or at least have elements of the truth in them. I think of the recent discovery of what most assuredly is the cave of Romulus and Remus - what a mindblower that that has been located!

What if they find Atlantis? I will swoon!

C. Kaye, CHICAGO, USA

I'll follow this with interest. Egypt continues to yield interesting finds and to generate controversy. With the scientific techniques available today it should be easier to identify whoever is in this tomb. Whatever is said about Dr Hawass his methods are rigorous.

Dealga O'Callaghan, Liverpool, England

Cleopatra,s tomb would be an amazing discovery, and would close another chapter in history. However, the chances of Anthony's burial there also is slim.

Johnson Bailey, Broken Arrow, USA

When history is revived from the pages of books and brought to life, it's a beautiful thing. I wish for them that they find Cleo and Mark after all their hard work and I wish for us all to learn the true history of the past.

Phil, West Palm Beach, FL, United States of America

Mark Anthony in his Will requested he be buried with Cleopatra. Octavian illegally opened Anthony's Will while Anthony was alive. It had been left in sacred trust with the Vestal Virgins in their temple in Rome. Octavian turned Rome against Anthony using this information.
Later he honoured Anthony and may have agreed to bury him with Cleo

Rose Moloney, Findhorn,

Extremely cool!
The minute I get word of anything conclusive (I have a friend/licenced guide in Egypt) I am down there!

Sarah, Rome, Italy

Antony probably is buried with Cleo. The ancient sources all say that Octavian permitted it as per Cleo's request. This is not necessarily for "love", but more for political/religious reasons.

frances murray, Des Plaines, United States of America

Dr. Hawass has only punished archaeological missions and individuals who have released excavation information without clearing it through the Supreme Council of Antiquities, not because he wanted to share in someone elses discoveries.

Pat Patterson, Dallas,

I think it would be wonderful if they actually did find Cleopatra's tomb. i don't think however that they would find Antony with her. It doesn't seem right.

Nancy, Dade City, United States

Hawass is in control of who has access to Egypt's ruins. He has always been an egomaniac who has forced archaeologists to 'allow' him to share discoveries and punished them when they haven't credited him.

I suspect just about anything this man says.

Mr Bigg, Seattle, USA

Octavian spared the children of Anthony and Cleopatra. Caesarian (potential rival and son of G Julius Caesar and Cleopatra VII) was eliminated but might also be buried in the same chamber. The idea that Octavian, the winner in the contest, would be magnanimous makes sense.... I hope they've got it!

David, Charlotte, United States