Dina Ezz El-Din

• Professor of Egyptology at Alexandria University

The manufacture of handicrafts went through several distinct periods of the Egyptian civilization. Since ancient times, Egypt has known about silver, which has gone through several episodes of scarcity. The origin of silver in Egypt is debatable, but the skill of Egyptian craftsmen in working with this unique metal is undeniable. The introduction o...

The importance of archaeobotany has been widely recognized in recent years, and more research is being conducted to study botanical remains. Only a very few of the cultivated vegetables grown in fields and in gardens were indigenous to Egypt, but one was the tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) which was known and consumed since the Predynastic Period...

Along with vegetables and cereal products, fruits were consumed in ancient Egypt since the earliest times. From the Predynastic Period onward, they also constituted a significant part of grave goods that intended to provide the deceased with his nutritional needs in the afterlife. The pomegranate (Punica Granatum) was among the fruits known to the...

Cultural heritage strongly affects our behaviour and our sense of identity. Therefore, it is very influential in the development of social groups. In order to engage public interests in cultural heritage, a variety of programs are used. The continuous development of a historic site allows its significance to be revealed and retained, and accordingl...

Intangible cultural heritage is considered as assets inherited from the past but of high value for the present and the future of a country. According to UNESCO, the "intangible cultural heritage" designates the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills-as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and cultural spaces associated th...

Museum education is one of the important roles of museums. There are different aspects through which museums can support education such as special guided tours, educational programs, etc. It is obvious that history, culture as well as art education is agreed to be one of the main duties of the antiquities museums, where they try to provide a contin...

Ostriches were hunted by the Egyptians from earliest times. This practice was commemorated on rock-drawings dating to the Predynastic Period. Ostrich eggs were widely used during that period in order to serve various purposes. Their contents provided food, whereas emptied eggs were used as containers. Small ornaments were also made from ostrich egg...

In all times and specifically in periods of crises and political changes and instabilities, it is crucial to raise awareness and promote the value of cultural heritage among citizens. Engaging heritage in educational programs is essential to safeguard this wealth as well as to strengthen national identity. To achieve this goal, educational programs...

One of the distinctive themes related to the officials' career is the rendering of their promotion to higher ranks. This prestigious event was well recognized by the high officials throughout the ancient Egyptian history. Therefore, officials were keen on commemorating their installation ceremony by words and pictures on the walls of their private...