31st January, 2000

EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF EGYPTOLOGISTS
28 March ö 3 April 2000

We are obliged to announce a change in venue for the Eighth
International Congress of Egyptologists.

The sudden announcement of an African-European Presidential meeting at
the Cairo International Conference Centre at the beginning of April
means that this location is no longer available to us. Happily, THE MENA
HOUSE OBEROI at the Pyramids has come to our rescue, and all the
meetings of the Congress will now take place there. The dates have not
changed.

We apologize for the inconvenience that this will cause, but we are sure
that the new venue will, in fact, be an enhancement. The Mena House has
wonderful facilities and restaurants, expert staff and a beautiful
garden. The Congress will now be held in the shadow of the most famous
monument in Egypt.

There are a certain number of guest rooms available in the Mena House,
and there are many other hotel in the Giza area. Emeco Travel has
details and will make bookings upon request.

The third and final announcement of the Congress will be sent out
shortly, to be followed by a more detailed programme of the schedule of
papers to be published on the Internet.

We understand that many delegates intend to pay the registration fee
upon arrival in Cairo. Those who have not yet registered are requested
to do so immediately with the Congress Office. This will ensure a place
at the Congress and avoid disappointment.

Zahi Hawass,
Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Eighth International
Congress of Egyptologists