A Japanese film about Egyptian civilization

A Japanese scientific and antiquities mission is to start during the coming week shooting a documentary film about Egyptian civilization to be taught to students of Japanese schools and universities.

Zahi Hawas, the general supervisor for the Giza monuments, said the film will be prepared by Wasida University, which is currently searching for monuments in Dahshour area.

He said the mission is conducting environmental studies and developing a map of the area as well as publishing a guide book for the Japanese tourists about areas to be visited of Pharonic monuments as a non-refundable donation for the Egyptian supreme council for monuments.