Egypt
Conversations on conservation of cultural heritage
Conversations on conservation
Another non-Egypt specific post, but of general interest to anyone concerned with conservation and related topics like restoration and vandalism in both archaeology and art. It aims to promote conversation on the subject. The blog is written by people affiliated to UCL and has only just kicked off so now would be a good time to help get it started with your opinions.
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The Palaeolithic Rock Art In Wadi Abu Subeira, Egypt: Landscape, Archaeology, Threats And Conservation
Per Storemyr Archaeology and Conservation Since the publication of the threats to the Palaeolithic rock art in Wadi Abu Subeira three weeks ago, there has been much response through e-mail and social media, and the case has been covered by many online...
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New Book: Unesco - Managing Historic Cities
World Heritage Convention Slightly off-topic but may be of interest to some readers. Managing Historic Cities, World Heritage Series n°27. With over 250 properties inscribed on the World Heritage List, cities are one of the most abundant and diverse...
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Researchers To Restore Egyptian Murals
Daily Yomiuri Online A research institute for cultural properties will begin a study on the conservation and restoration of deteriorating ancient murals at the Saqqara ancient burial site near Cairo on March 21. The Institute for Conservation and Restoration...
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The International Conference On Heritage Of Naqada And Qus Region
http://www.egiptomania.com/asade/novedades/conferencias_internacional.htmTaking place in Egypt, from January 22nd to January 28th 2007, the above conference has the following objectives:1- To increase and affluence the amount of cultural general knowledge...
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Seven Egyptian Sites In Euromed Heritage Program
http://www.dailystaregypt.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=3561 "Seven heritage sites in Egypt have been selected for restoration through 'Adopt a Mediterranean Heritage,' a new and innovative initiative from the Euromed Heritage Program. Twenty-five...
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