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Al-Ahram Weekly
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- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt launches photography competition to promote underwater cultural heritage - Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a photography competition to raise public awareness of Egypt's rich underwater cultural heritage. The competition, which begins Friday, 1 August, invites participants to capture artistic images of artefacts that emerged from the Mediterranean Sea and are currently on display at the Graeco-Roman Museum and the Alexandria National Museum in Alexandria. It comes in light of Egypt's efforts to highlight its submerged archaeological treasures aligning with its commitment to the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. 'The competition is part of broader efforts to engage the public with Egypt's diverse heritage and to promote appreciation for historical finds recovered from beneath the Mediterranean,' said Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy. He added that this initiative reflects the ministry's ongoing dedication to enhancing awareness and appreciation of underwater cultural heritage and to showcasing Egypt's unique archaeological assets to the world. According to Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), the competition is one of several cultural events planned by the ministry to shed light on submerged heritage sites and artefacts. Full competition details and updates will be published on the ministry's official social media platforms. He continued that the photographers in Egypt and abroad are eligible to participate, with a photography window open from August 1 to 10 August, during the official operating hours of both museums in Alexandria. Submissions must be sent to [email protected] by Thursday, 14 August, and must include the photograph along with a short biography of the participant. Photos will be evaluated by a specialized jury comprising university professors and experts in photography and archaeology. The panel will operate under the supervision of the competition's technical secretariat. Ahmed Rahima, Assistant Minister for Human Resources Development and Head of the Central Training Unit, explained that evaluation criteria will focus on technical quality, creativity, and the ability to highlight the aesthetic and historical value of the featured artefacts. The names of the winners will be announced on 18 August, with an official award ceremony scheduled for 21 August. The ministry has extended an open invitation to both Egyptian and international photography enthusiasts to take part in this unique cultural initiative, which blends art, history, and heritage preservation. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Watani
21-07-2025
- Watani
Giza pyramids get new eco-friendly interior lighting
The three Giza pyramids of Khufo, Khafre, Mankaure have been fitted with new state-of-the-art, eco friendly LED interior lighting systems. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) collaborated with the Spanish government to upgrade the pyramids' lighting systems to a new one that highlights the grandeur and genius of the interior design of the pyramids. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said that the lighting project serves the Ministry's purpose to improve the quality of services provided in archeological sites and museums, while improving visitor experience and enhancing the beauty of Egyptian monuments. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the SCA, explained that the new eco friendly lighting system depends on cold lighting units that are completely safe for the original ancient architectural components used in the pyramids. He said it provides a unique visual experience for visitors, highlighting the aesthetics of ancient Egyptian architecture and its legendary accuracy in monuments built to glorify immortality, a cornerstone of the faith of ancient Egyptians. The lighting project, Dr Khaled noted, was implemented by a team of archeologists and specialised engineers from Spain, after completing all the necessary scientific and technical studies. For his part, Director General of Giza Antiquities Ashraf Mohieddine explained that the lighting project covered all the interior corridors of the three pyramids, in addition to the burial chambers, escalation passages and internal chambers. Comments comments Tags: Giza pyramids interior eco friendly lighting
Al-Ahram Weekly
21-07-2025
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egyptian Museum trains archaeology students, offers free local tours - Ancient Egypt
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has launched a summer training programme for university students specializing in archaeology, tour guiding, and history. The initiative provides hands-on experience in museum operations, heritage management, artefact display, and documentation. Running alongside the programme is a community outreach initiative offering free guided tours for Egyptian visitors, led by volunteers from the Friends of the Egyptian Museum group. The aim is to enrich local cultural engagement during the summer. The training is part of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' strategy to bridge academic education with the practical needs of Egypt's tourism and cultural sectors. Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy emphasized the importance of investing in youth to build a skilled heritage workforce. 'This initiative aligns with our vision to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of responding to the practical demands of the tourism sector and contributing meaningfully to the preservation of our national heritage,' he said. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, described the programme as part of the Council's broader mandate to build human capacity and promote social responsibility. 'This initiative offers students an interactive and immersive educational environment that fosters both professional development and a deeper sense of national identity,' he noted. Ali Abdel Halim, Director General of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, stated that students will receive comprehensive training in exhibition curation, artefact classification, conservation, restoration, documentation, and museum administration. Experienced curators and conservators deliver the programme. The Friends of the Egyptian Museum initiative continues to offer free guided tours throughout the summer, in a bid to improve public appreciation of heritage and access to educational museum resources. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Independent
20-07-2025
- Egypt Independent
Photos: Egypt upgrades interior lighting system of the Giza Pyramids
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has worked in cooperation with the Spanish government to complete a project to upgrade the interior lighting system of the three Giza pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure). The project uses state-of-the-art environmentally friendly LED lighting technologies to highlight the wondrous interior of the pyramids. – Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy explained that this project is part of the ministry's efforts to improve the quality of services provided at archaeological sites and museums, in order to make its tourist sites more attractive to global visitors. He emphasized the ministry's commitment to protecting and preserving Egypt's cultural heritage in line with international standards. The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, explained that the new lighting system relies on lighting units that will not damage the ancient interiors and thereby ensure the preservation of these unique monuments. The project was implemented in cooperation with a team of specialized archaeologists and engineers from Spain, after completing all the necessary studies. Khaled also emphasized that this modern system not only contributes to preserving the monument, but also enhances their sustainability and provides a unique visual experience for visitors inside the pyramids. The Director General of Giza Antiquities Area, Ashraf Mohieddin said that the lighting project included all the internal passages of the three pyramids, in addition to the burial chambers, adding even more excitement to the visitor experience while fully preserving the archaeological character of the site.
Daily News Egypt
19-07-2025
- Daily News Egypt
Giza Pyramids' interior lighting updated with new LED system
Egypt has completed an upgrade of the interior lighting systems of the three Giza Pyramids, installing modern, eco-friendly LED technology in cooperation with the Spanish government, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement. The project, carried out by the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), aims to highlight the design of the interiors of the Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure pyramids. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, said the project is part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to improve services at archaeological sites and museums. The goal is to enhance the visitor experience and the appeal of Egypt as a destination, particularly for cultural tourism, while adhering to international standards for heritage preservation. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the SCA, explained that the new system uses 'cool' lighting units that are completely safe for the original archaeological components used in the pyramids' construction. He noted that the project was carried out in cooperation with a team of specialist archaeologists and engineers from Spain, following the completion of all necessary scientific and technical studies. 'This modern system not only helps in preserving the monument, but also enhances the concepts of sustainability and provides a unique visual experience for visitors inside the pyramids, highlighting the beauty and precision of ancient Egyptian architecture,' Khaled said. Ashraf Mohieldin, Director-General of Giza Antiquities, said the lighting project covered all the internal corridors of the three pyramids, in addition to the burial chambers and other interior spaces, adding more to the visitor experience while fully preserving the archaeological character of the site.
