John Richard Ward Throughout the years, John Richard Ward has conducted numerous investigations of ancient Egyptian architecture and symbolism, and has explored the trade routes of the Western Sarahan Desert. Ward was also recruited by the Knights Templar of Britania, who have actively sponsored him to conduct several archaeological and historical surveys and expeditions. He and his partner, Dr. Maria Nilsson, are currently engaged in the epigraphic surveys at the quarries of Gebel el Silsila, south of Luxor on the Nile.. Read More Read Less