the NMEC’s Conservation Center organized a training session for the NMEC’s archaeologists and archaeological trustees

Within the framework of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization’s strategy to raise the efficiency and refine the employees’ capabilities in their various specialties, the NMEC’s Conservation Center organized a training session for the NMEC’s archaeologists and archaeological trustees. The session included lectures on IPM strategies, and the best methods used to detect, and prevent microbiological damage at the museum’s storages, and its exhibition halls. The series of lectures were delivered by Mr. Ayman Khaled, a specialist in manuscript restoration, Ms. Rasha Muhammad, a specialist in pottery restoration, Mr. Sharaf Muhammad, a microbiologist, and Ms. Hayam Samy, an entomologist and Head of the anoxia unit at the NMEC.

Moreover, Mr.Yehia Hussein, the Head Director of Metallic Conservation Lab, has practically trained the team of archeologists on the most proper methods of handling the archeological pieces.

It is worth-mentioning that such sessions are designed to improve the skills and capabilities as well as to raise the potentials of the NMEC’s the employees’, in their various fields.

On the other hand, and within the role performed by the Conservation Center at the NMEC, the restorers and the team of conservators have carried out the periodic maintenance of the artifacts displayed outside the vitrines. This also comes within the framework of the periodic maintenance of the artifacts displayed at the Core Exhibition Hall in order to preserve and maintain them.

Dr. Ahmed Farouk Ghoneim, Head of the NMEC’s Authority, emphasized that the successful national and international reputation have been achieved by profound efforts made by all the NMEC’s employees to develop the museum and transform it into a first-class tourist destination

The NMEC has organized a training session on the development of communication skills with the public

The NMEC has organized a training session on the development of communication skills with the public, a course that addresses the museum’s staff, especially those who are in direct contact with the public, namely the Department of Public Relations, the NMEC’s team of archaeologists, administrators, security guards, and the reservation and ticket agents.

The training session -which is scheduled to be held periodically in the upcoming period-included a lecture delivered by Dr. Mary Misak Kiplian, Assistant Professor at the Department of Tourist Guidance, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Helwan University.

The session came within the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ strategic plan to improve the competencies among the employees in the tourism and antiquities sector, as well as to improve the quality of services provided.

Maha Swailem, the NMEC’s Training Department’s supervisor, illustrated that the course’s curriculum includes the methods of successfully managing national and international visitors, identifying the proper behaviors of managing the museum’s visitors, as well as effectively responding to, and improving the quality of managing unexpected, critical events

the Egyptian-Spanish archaeological Mission

The Spanish Embassy in Cairo has organized, in cooperation with the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and a selected members of the Egyptian-Spanish archaeological Mission, a workshop on the Management of Archaeological Sites, in which it mainly tackled the Egyptian-Spanish archaeological Mission’s accomplishments in Luxor.

The workshop was inaugurated by the Spanish Ambassador to Egypt, His Excellency; Ramon Gil Casaras, Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, the Managing Executive Director of the NMEC, and the Spanish cultural advisor in Cairo; Mr. Candido Chris.

A number of lectures were discussed and delivered by a group of lecturers, namely; Dr. Hisham El Leithy, the Director of the Central Administration for the Registration of Egyptian Antiquities and a member of the Egyptian-Spanish Mission, Dr. Muhammad Reda, the Director of Abydos Antiquities District, and a member of the Egyptian-Spanish Mission, and Dr. Myriam Seco, a Professor at the field of Archeology at the University of Seville, Spain, and the Director of the Thutmosis III Temple Project since 2008.

Dr. Ahmed Farouk Ghoneim, the Managing Executive Director of the NMEC, stressed the essentiality to encourgae joint cooperation between the NMEC and Spain in various intellectual and cultural arenas, pointing to the great influence of Egyptian civilization on  world cultures. Ghoneim has praised the cultural role played by the NMEC in supporting the connections of civilizational coexistence among the peoples of the world.

Mrs. Fayrouz Fekry, the Vice President of the Museum Authority, mentioned that the workshop has lasted for two consecutive days, which 25 archeologists and conservators have participated, and eventually received certificates of attendance by Dr. Ghoneim and Dr. Seco.

Woodcarving

Based on the NMEC’s mission to serve as an institution that protects, preserves and promotes the tangible and intangible heritage of Egypt, today, the museum has conducted a live workshop to celebrate one of the most distinguished art forms that has been ever recognized in Egypt; Woodcarving. Today’s live workshop has introduced the craft of woodcarving along with the very famous form of artistic decorations, wildly celebrated as Arabeauq. The event has witnessed a remarkable interaction among the museum’s national and international visitors, especially the youth, who were keen to follow up on the live work and document it on social media. We offer our visitors a unique experience that combines the authenticity of our past and the splendor of our present! You still have the opportunity to join us and enjoy our live workshops
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization continues its training program (NMEC Summer School) for students of all departments of faculties of Archaeology

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization continues its training program (NMEC Summer School) for students of all departments of faculties of Archaeology
Trainees received a lecture on Ancient DNA research in archeology was conducted by Prof. Dr. Yahya Gad, DNA professor at the National Research Center. They also visited the DNA laboratory at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and listened to a detailed explanation about its equipment and significance. They then visited the Carbon dating Laboratory and listened to a full explanation from Mohamed El-Gharbawy, the laboratory director on Carbon dating uses in the field of archeology.
Also, students listened to a lecture on the study of human remains and ways to identify them from Safa Gharib, a human remains specialist at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, also they learned about digital documentation and registration and its important role in preserving artifacts by Fatma Bakar, Director of Digital Documentation centre at the NMEC. They also knew about the creation and development of museums from Mahrous Al-Sanadidy, the supervisor of the temporary exhibition hall at the NMEC, also listened from Sahar Abdel Rahman, the director of the Small Stones storage and the director of the library at The NMEC about the importance of Communication in the Authenticity of Artefacts , also Sayed Abu Al-Fadl, The supervisor of Archaeological Affairs at the NMEC gave a lecture about he most important objects of Egyptian civilization displayed in international museums. Trainees also received lectures about the Scientific methods of examination to identify the different plants fibers by Naglaa gomaa, a textiles restoration specialist, also Somya Abdel-Khaliq, the head of the textile conservation lab addressed the issue of the textiles restoration and the ancient pigments and methods to be prepared and applied to various textiles fibers.
Mona Fathi and Said Zeidan, manuscripts conservators, also gave practical training to students on methods of treating and preserving manuscripts, whether made of paper or papyrus.
Also, Ayman Khaled, a specialist in conservation of manuscripts , explained the different methods of treating and conserving leather, also trainees took theoretical lectures and practical training on the treatment and preservation of basketry by Shereen Abd Elraouf, Textile conservator, and the week concluded with practical training on the cleaning methods and completing techniques of the wooden objects by Islam Tokal, head of the wood conservation lab., Shourouk Solyman, Mayada Saeed and Ahmed Ali, wood conservators.
It is worth noted that the training program organized by the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization has started its activities on the eleventh of this August

 

Takfit or Niello is a clear evidence of Egyptians’ ability to stand the test of time and well-preserve such forms of tangible heritage.

Egypt has long been a hub for various cultural and artistic expressions, and Egyptians have always demonstrated notions of openness, acceptance and tolerance towards all artistic forms, and have as well integrated expatriated arts with original, local elements. Takfit or Niello is a clear evidence of Egyptians’ ability to stand the test of time and well-preserve such forms of tangible heritage.
The craft of Takfit or Niello is considered as one of the most prominent form of metal-engraving, and one of the oldest artistic forms known to Egyptians as it dates back to the Mamluks era. For instance, artists have excelled in Takfeet as they were able to transform a cheap metal such as copper, into a precious piece of art, using primitive materials as hammers.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization organized an exclusive, live workshop to handcraft of Takfit, in the presence of one of the pioneer families who worked in such profession for generations, and sought to develop it, preserve it and promote it.
The event has witnessed a remarkable interaction among the museum’s national and international visitors, especially the youth, who were keen to follow up on the live work and document it on social media.

The NMEC has received Mrs. Khalida Bouzar, UN Assistant Secretary General, UNDP Assistant Administrator & Regional Director for the Arab States.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization continues to receive a number of international dignitaries, government officials and public figures from Egypt and the world since its grand opening in April this year. Earlier today, Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, Managing Executive Director of the NMEC has received Mrs. Khalida Bouzar, UN Assistant Secretary General, UNDP Assistant Administrator & Regional Director for the Arab States. Accompanied by Mrs. Fayrouz Fekry, Deputy Director for Management and Operation at the NEMC, our UN official and her delegation have toured the museum’s spacious galleries such as the Core Exhibition Hall, and the Royal Mummies Hall to get acquainted with is distinguished artifacts and breathtaking archeological treasures.

NMEC Summer School

For the third week in a row, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat resumes its summer training program for the undergraduates and postgraduates of the Faculty of Archeology in its various departments, mainly; Egyptian Antiquities, Islamic Antiquities and the Conservation Department. As announced earlier by Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, the Managing Executive Director of the NMEC, the training program serves the NMEC’s initial role of pursuing a greater role within the society other than housing antiquities, it is rather a comprehensive scientific and an educational institution. Ghoneim has emphasized that organizing internships and training programs is an asset, as such programs develop the skills, qualities, and abilities required that will help the candidates grow both personally and professionally.
Fayrouz Fekry, the Deputy Director for Management and Operation at the NEMC, demonstrated that the training program covers a number of major themes in the field of archeology, including, but not limited to; DNA research, radiocarbon dating, the study of human remains and the methods of identifying them, documentation and digital registration, the methods of preserving, treating and maintaining manuscripts, papyruses, leathers and baskets, as well as the best methods of storing and displaying them.
It is worth-noting that the training program will resume until the first week of October.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization exhibits a selected number of accessioned objects that document the earth-shattering event of “Pharaohs’ Golden Parade”

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization exhibits a selected number of accessioned objects that document the earth-shattering event of “Pharaohs’ Golden Parade”.

In commemoration of the grand parade that was held in April earlier this year, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat exhibits at entrance of the Core Exhibition Hall four objects including; the garments and accessories worn by the show’s performers as well as the sheet of the musical composition along with the Maestro’s baton.

Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, the Managing Executive Director of the Authority of the NMEC, highlights that displaying such objects comes within the new approaches proposed by the NMEC’s team, that aim to enrich and develop the museum’s narrative, as well as to commemorate the event of the Golden Parade. Ghoneim emphasizes that this approach will increase the number of visitors, especially those who keenly watched the show and those whom are interested in fashion.

Many visitors have expressed their excitement towards this addition, as they were keen on taking photographs to commemorate their memorable trip to NMEC.

It is worth mentioning that the NMEC has received from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, twenty-two royal mummies of Kings and Queens that were transferred to the NMEC in Fustat in a ground-breaking parade. In a special gesture, the museum has kept the event’s  billboards to encourage their audience to take photos, remember the exceptional event, and to commemorate their visit to the NMEC.

NMEC Summer School

Today marks the launching of the first day of NMEC Summer School; a summer training for the students and alumni of the Faculty of Archaeology and its various departments, mainly; the department of Old Egyptian Archaeology, Islamic Arts and Conservation department.

The training program offers its students a firsthand experience of observing, investigating, and learning about the dynamics of a museum’s key responsibilities. By the end of the summer training, students are expected to learn about the crucial roles that museums of the 21st century should perform. For instance, students will comprehend that museums pursue a greater role within the society other than housing antiquities, they are rather comprehensive scientific and educational institutions.

 

The training program has begun by a speech by Yehia Hussein, the Head Director of Metals Conservation Lab, Supervisor responsible for the training of the students from conservation dep. and Rehab Galal, the training supervisor responsible for the training of students from Islamic and Egyptian antiquities departments. The speech included an illustration of the training program, and an overview of the program’s workplan. The speech was followed by a lecture titled “Scientific Central Laboratories at the NMEC” delivered by Mai Diab, the Head of the X-ray Laboratory (XRF) at the NMEC.  Followed by another lecture was delivered by Mina Magdy, a researcher in Analytical Chemistry for archaeological studies at the NMEC, titled “Analytical Approaches to the Characterization of Archaeological Materials: a Step Toward Conservational Practices”.

The day was concluded with a visit to the museum’s scientific laboratories to get acquainted with the various devices for examination and analysis of artifacts.