Asteroids named after people called Zahi
(17945) Hawass
Egyptian archaeologist Zahi A. Hawass (b. 1947) showed unfailing dedication in the battle of preserving Egypt's monuments and antiquities. He has also been involved in many important discoveries such as the pyramid builder's necropolis at Giza and golden mummies of El Bahariya Oasis.Discovered 14 May 1999 by J. Broughton, Reedy Creek