Overview of CAH- 4^th edition:

The 4^th International Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage was held onboard of Nile Cruise, sailing between Luxor and Aswan for 4 days/3 nights.

Chaired by Professor Stella Kostopoulou (Associate Professor of Regional and Tourism Development, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Greece.) and organized by IEREK, it encompassed sightseeing trips to historical, cultural, and architectural sites.

Day 1:

After arrival and lunch on board of the cruise, the attendees departed for a sightseeing trip to the High Dam followed by one to the Philae temple.

The opening session was held on the cruise after the participant’s return from the morning visits. It was opened by a welcoming word from the CEO of IEREK, Prof. Stella Kostopoulou and then a keynote speech delivered by Prof Fabio Pollice, Rector & Full Professor of Economic-Political Geography/ Director of the Department of History, Society and Human Studies at the University of Salento, Lecce, Italy, titled “Cultural Heritage for development: The local community perspective”.

Day 2:

While sailing to “Kom Ombo”, the second day started with a keynote speech by Prof. Ferdinando Trapani, Associate Professor in Urban Planning at the Department of Architecture, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy, titled “Erice: from conservation to revitalisation”.

The following speech of the day was delivered by Prof. Luca Lanini, Associate Professor, Department of Energy, Systems, Land and Construction Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy, entitled “Where it was, not how it was. Notes on Italian culture of restoration on modern architecture”.

The first session of the conference entitled “Importance of Architectural Heritage Conservation” was moderated by prof. Fabio Pollice and had 8 presentations concerning diversified case studies from around the world.

A Lunch and afternoon tea on the Sun Deck followed, after which a visit to “Kom Ombo Temple”, built during the Graeco-Roman period (332 BC AD 395), took place before another sail to “Edfu”.

After Dinner, the second session of the conference on “Identification of Architectural Heritage Conservation” was launched and moderated by prof. Ferdinando Trapani and Prof. Luca Lanini, followed by the third session titled “Management and Conservation of Architectural Heritage” which was moderated by Prof. Stella Kostopoulou and Prof. Ferdinando Trapani encompassing 10 presentations.

Day 3:

A visit to Edfu Temple, the second largest temple in Egypt and also known as the Temple of Horus, was a great start to the third and last day of the conference.

After the visit and a sail to Luxor, session 4 entitled “Architectural Heritage Conservation Techniques” was moderated by prof. Luca Lanini followed by session 5 on “Advancing Technologies and Innovation to Conserve the Architectural Heritage” which was moderated by Prof. Stella Kostopoulou and Prof. Ferdinando Trapani.

A visit to Luxor Temple which sits at the heart of Luxor in the east bank of the Nile River set a buffer for the day. Built by the pharoah Amenhotep III (1390-1352 BC), its walls are decorated with some of the finest carvings in Egypt which has remained in good shape as much of the temple was buried until 1885.

Another visit to the Karnak Temple, on the east bank of the Nile River, followed which consisted of an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. This main structure is surrounded by the houses of Amun’s wife, Mut, and their son, Khonsu.

A closing ceremony, a final panel discussion, and an exchange of remarks and recommendations between the authors and the moderators concluded the conference. A Galabiya costume party wrapped up the night with some music and dance.

Day 4:

Day 4, known as check-out day, included a visit to Luxor’s West Bank where the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple, and Colossi of Memnon are.

The Valley of the Kings is located on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, it’s the most well-known site for excavations of unique antiquities and ancient remains. Building Tombs was part of the ancient Egyptians’ beliefs of the afterlife and their preparations for the next world. They believed in the afterlife where they were promised to continue their lives and Pharaohs were promised to ally with the gods.

Hatshepsut’s Temples (the unique multi-tiered structure) is nestled up against the limestone cliffs at the shoulder of the river valley, a truly stunning sight. The site was used as a monastery during the early centuries. Hatshepsut’s status as the only female to rule Egypt is not the only reason for her fame but she was also a very successful pharaoh. She ruled over an era of peace, prosperity and expanded lucrative trade routes.

For a review of CAH 2020 – the 4th Edition published as part of the October-November 2020, Issue 80 of “News in Conservation”, read:

ISSUU: https://issuu.com/nic_iiconservation/docs/nic-oct-nov-2020_issue_80_issuu

PDF: https://www.iiconservation.org/system/files/publications/journal/2020/b2020_5.pdf

As we all know, conservation of architectural heritage is the process of restoring, conserving and managing changes of a heritage in a manner that sustains and enhances its significance, when possible. Conserving and keeping the architectural elements means maintaining; hence, increasing the buildings' values. Considering this, when restoration is possible it is favored to restore the buildings rather than replacing them.

Conservation of an architectural heritage site or building plays a vital role in defining the landmark as well as generating economic return and supporting the tourism industry. It also provides a sense of identity and continuity, in a fast-changing world, for the future generations.

Preserving the architectural heritage provides concrete benefits to property owners, businesses owners and to the community as a whole because re-using existing fabric means requiring fewer new materials and more labor-intensive work by local trades. It also increases property value for both the restored buildings and surrounding properties. Additionally, conservation of the architectural heritage uses less than half of the energy used in the construction of new buildings whilst reducing the construction waste.

In this regard, IEREK organizes the 4th international conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH), which will be held on a Nile cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor. The conference aims to discuss the potential of architectural heritage conservation in acting as a catalyst for regeneration in areas like tourism and economic development, which in turn helps businesses attract customers. It also discusses the stimulus it can produce in order to inspire new development of imaginative and high-quality design.

The conference will definitely be a great opportunity for planners, engineers and environmentalists to work together and help conserve the architecture and heritage of a city. It will be a platform to discuss the challenges that can be faced during the process of conserving the architectural heritage. It will also help provide them with the chance to enlighten the individuals & communities on the importance of heritage preservation to .

Selected papers of the conference will be published, by Springer, in a book series under the title of Advances in Science, Technology, & Innovation (ASTI).

• 1. Identification of Architectural Heritage Conservation

  1.1 History of Architectural Conservation

  1.2 Utopian and Sacred Architecture

  1.3 Nomad's Architecture and Desert Communities

  1.4 Governance, Partnerships, and Communities of Practice

  1.5 Awareness of Heritage Rehabilitation Projects

• 2. Importance of Architectural Heritage Conservation

  2.1 Understanding the Significance of Cultural Heritage Conservation

  2.2 Ways to Conserve the Architectural Heritage

  2.3 Conserving the City's Tradition and Identity through the Protection of the Architectural Heritage

  2.4 Effects of Architectural Heritage Conservation on Tourism Development and Urban Preservation

  2.5 Socio-economics Impact and Environmental Benefits of Heritage Conservation

• 3. Architectural Heritage Conservation Techniques

  3.1 Protecting Architecture Ethnic Groups

  3.2 Conservation of Cultural Memories through Interior Designs

  3.3 Principles of Conservation of Archaeological Sites

  3.4 Conservation and Development of Heritage Landscape Planning

  3.5 Ecosystem Management and Conservation Strategies

• 4. Management and Conservation of Architectural Heritage

  4.1 Impact of Conservation of Architectural Heritage on the Environmental Protection

  4.2 Materials Used in the Protection of the Heritage Sites

  4.3 Challenges of Conserving the Architectural Heritage

  4.4 Transshipping of Cultural Heritage and Identities to the Future Generations

  4.5 Best Practices in Assessment, Designating, and Managing World Heritage

• 5. Advancing technologies and innovation to conserve the architectural heritage

  5.1 Mapping Archeological Sites Using Geographic information System (GIS)

  5.2 Using Remote Sensing to Monitor the Changes within Heritage Sites

  5.3 Using ultra-sounds and other rays in treatments of buildings and in the process of rehabilitation

  5.4 New materials and methods of treatments for cracks

  5.5 International case studies using technologies in conserving heritage buildings and sites

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For IEREK's Provious Publications, Please Click here

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) held on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan in November, 2015. 

Elsevier

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Special Issue: Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH)

Publication Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-social-and-behavioral-sciences/vol/225

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) -2nd Edition held on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor in February, 2018.

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Conservation of Architectural Heritage

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030108700

IEREK Press

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Rescourceedings)

Vol 1, issue #2 (2018): Proceedings of the second International Conference on Conservation of Archiectural Heritage (CAH)

Publication link: https://press.ierek.com/index.php/Resourceedings/issue/view/18/showToc

- Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) -3rd Edition held at the Nubian Museum, Aswan in February, 2019.

Springer (In Progress)

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Cities' Identity Through Architecture and Arts

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030148683

IEREK Press

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Rescourceedings)

Vol 2, issue #2 (2019): Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Conservation of Archiectural Heritage (CAH) - Regenertation & Management

Publication link: https://press.ierek.com/index.php/Resourceedings/issue/view/43/showToc

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The conference will be held in the River Nile cruiser "Adonis" travelling from Aswan to Luxor. The nonstop 3 days cruise will cover the most important historic/authentic and cultural sites of the country. All of the visits to the spots and sites include free pickups and drop offs from and to the cruise boat. Spending your time on Egypt in the river cruise will let you enjoy seeing the most exciting, pleasant and historic places, with the most competitive prices and fees of the accommodation.

It will also grant you luxurious 5-star experiences and service. The accommodation covers the sightseeing fees, all meals as per itinerary, and the transportation from Aswan airport to the cruise and from the city to Luxor airport as well.

Find below images from the Nile Cruiser along with the available facilities:

إنه من المقرر إنعقاد هذ الحدث العلمي العظيم على ظهر واحدة من أرقى البواخر النيلية مع توفير إقامة فندقية على متن الباخرة، وتستمر هذه الرحلة النيلية الخلابة لمدة ثلاثة أيام نزور فيها أعرق وأهم المواقع الأثرية والثقافية في العالم. جميع هذه الزيارات والإنتقالات من وإلى الباخرة النيلية مجاناً

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The conference will be on the Nile cruiser starting from the city of Aswan and travelling up to Luxor, which will take a total of 3 days.

The best things to do in Aswan – Egypt

Aswan is still and will always be a must-see tourist destination in Egypt, famous for its beautiful scenery along the Nile and the Nubian culture that is still a strong influence in southern Egypt. In spite of the concentration of tourists in Luxor around its many pharaonic monuments, Aswan provides a much more relaxed experience. It is the smallest of Egypt’s major touristic cities, but it also bears the distinctive mark of the more relaxed Nubian culture. People interested in pharaonic history can’t pass up Aswan because of it's impressive toutist attraction sites like Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Abu Simbel Temples and the Nubian Village. Here are some of the most incredible things you can do in Aswan:

• Learn about traditions, culture and heritage through visiting the Nubian Village

Nubian people are very friendly and hospitable. They often invite guests into their houses to have a cup of their traditional drink “Karkade”. The houses are painted with bright colors, with floors made of sand and some of the rooms have no roofs. Aswan is one of the driest places in the world so there is no need for protection against rain. Nubians are also famous for their traditional crafts which are often displayed, such as the unique “Shamsi” bread with a homegrown baking technique. You can visit Aswan’s Souq which is a colorful bazaar that is known as the cheapest place to buy souvenirs in Aswan. The bazaar has various Egyptian and African goods such as perfumes, peanuts, henna powder, spices and dried hibiscus flowers “Karkade”. There are also T-shirts and custom made Ancient Egyptian styled souvenirs. In side alleys, you can find traders selling Nubian artifacts such as skullcaps, talismans, baskets, Sudanese swords, carpets, and stuffed animals like crocodiles and much more.

In Aswan, you will have the opportunity to not only eat delicious home cooked Nubian food, but you will also learn the culture and history of its residents. Unfortunately, some have to move away from their old villages that were located near the Cornishe of Elephantine Island. Nubians used to live in the valley of the Nile south of Aswan, but in 1960, the High Dam construction caused flooding for many Nubian villages, so the Nubian had to relocate in Gharb Aswan near the Tomb of the Nobles.

• Explore the Ancient Temple of Philae, where the Egyptian God Horus is revered

The Philae Temple has an equally enchanting location, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser and mentioned by multiple ancient writers in their works. The island temple contains multiple ruins and rocks, inscribed with the names and titles of Amenhotep III, Ramesses II, Psamtik II, Apries, and Amasis II, together with memorials of the later Macedonian and Roman rulers of Egypt. It magnificently is a crossroad of the different eras in Egypt’s cultural and religious history.

Upon entrance, the First Pylon leads into the main temple area, where you can admire the huge relief depicting the Egyptian king Dionysos grasping a band of enemies by the hair and raising his club to smite them, with Gods Isis and Hathor on the left. A grand sight to witness indeed. One more interesting thing to note would be Napoleon’s inscription on the central doorway, commemorating his campaign in 1799. Within the main courtyard, make sure to check out the Birth House, where epic scenes from the childhood of Horus, including Horus as a falcon and Isis suckling Horus in the swamps, are inscribed. The entire Philae Temple contains endless ancient wonders and sculptures, not only limited to Ancient Egypt but also its Greco, Macedonian and even French links. The temple is an awe-inspiring sight to see, and cannot be missed!

Do visit the museum located on the island, where a mummified Ram of Khnum, one of Egypt’s earliest deities, is displayed. Artifacts dating back to pre-dynastic times have also been found on Elephantine and are showcased in the museum. Furthermore, the entire island is like an extended live museum in itself. The oldest ruins still standing on the island are a granite step pyramid from the third dynasty and a small shrine, built for the local sixth-dynasty monarch, Hekayib. A rare calendar, known as the Elephantine Calendar, and one of the oldest nilometers in Egypt, last reconstructed in Roman times, is also located on the island.

• Visit the Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile which has multiple ruins and temples to discover

The Elephantine is the largest island in the Aswan archipelago. Located opposite the Corniche, the island derived its name from historic ivory trading. In Ancient Egyptian times, the island had a fort that stood at Egypt’s southern border with Nubia, making it an excellent defensive site for a city and a natural cargo transfer point for river trade. Elephantine was also an important stone quarry, providing granite materials that is transported widely within Egypt to be used in monuments and buildings. With such rich historical significance, the island is a must-visit for Ancient Egypt enthusiasts!

Do visit the museum located on the island, where a mummified Ram of Khnum, one of Egypt’s earliest deities, is displayed. Artifacts dating back to pre-dynastic times have also been found on Elephantine and are showcased in the museum. Furthermore, the entire island is like an extended live museum in itself. The oldest ruins still standing on the island are a granite step pyramid from the third dynasty and a small shrine, built for the local sixth-dynasty monarch, Hekayib. A rare calendar, known as the Elephantine Calendar, and one of the oldest nilometers in Egypt, last reconstructed in Roman times, is also located on the island.

The museum itself is also a work of art. Its architecture reflects the traditional character of the Nubian architecture, thereby winning the Agha-Khan Award of Architecture in 2001. You can also visit the beautiful garden in the museum, where there are waterfalls, palm trees, flowers, and climbing bushes, spread around natural rocks. There is also an amphitheatre for local and international music and dance performances.

• Learn about Nubian history at one of Egypt’s best museums “Nubian Museum”

The locale of Aswan originally belonged not to Ancient Egypt (before it was conquered), but to a kingdom known as Nubia or the “Land of Gold” in ancient times. The Nubian kingdom was located south of Ancient Egypt and as one of the indigenous peoples of the region, it had a rich history.

To preserve this crucial and ancient heritage, after the construction of Aswan’s High Dam, the Egyptian government appealed to the UNESCO, kick starting an immense international plan to excavate and record hundreds of sites. These precious materials were thereby preserved and showcased in a museum in Aswan to exhibit the unique Nubian heritage. Multiple temples on the island such as the ones at Abu Simbel and Philae were also disassembled and reconstructed on higher grounds.

Construction of the museum is a work of art. Its architecture reflects the traditional character of the Nubian architecture, thereby winning the Agha-Khan Award of Architecture in 2001. You can also visit the beautiful garden in the museum, where there are waterfalls, palm trees, flowers, and climbing bushes, spread around natural rocks. There is also an amphitheatre for local and international music and dance performances.

Thereby, the Aswan High Dam possesses extremely significant historical, political and environmental connotations, making it one of the most visited sites for those who come to Aswan. It has reshaped the city and up till today, plays an important role in the development of Egypt’s hydro-electricity sector and agriculture.

• Make a trip to the Aswan High Dam, one of the most controversial projects in recent history

The creation of the Aswan High Dam and its counterpart, the man-made Lake Nasser, was a project that received much debate. Culturally, it destroyed many traditional Nubian villages and temples, while multiple artifacts were disturbed and had to be relocated, Temple of Abu Simbel was one of many.

Environmentally, the annual flood of the Nile which provided extremely fertile soil for farmers downstream which the dam stopped. This resulted in the need for fertilizers to grow crops, which the expense damaged the livelihoods of farmers. This controversy was intensified with construction of the dam being aided by the Soviets in the Cold War, where Nasser was trying to champion Arab nationalism in opposition to American influence in the region.

Thereby, the Aswan High Dam possesses extremely significant historical, political and environmental connotations, making it one of the most visited sites for those who come to Aswan. It has reshaped the city and up till today, plays an important role in the development of Egypt’s hydro-electricity sector and agriculture.

• Prepare to be blown away by the magnificence of Abu Simbel Temples

These temples are one of the world’s most incredible monuments, and Egypt’s second most visited touristic site, the Pyramids of Giza being on the top of the list. The temples were relocated in the 1960s and that was a historic event. At that time, the temples were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser when the High Dam was constructed. Relocation of the Temples  was successful and they were dismantled to a spot above the cliff where they had been built. The more famous of the two temples is dedicated to Ramses II and the smaller one to his favorite wife Nefertari. The Temples were built by Ramses II in the 13^th century BC. The huge facade of Ramses II temple represents four colossal seated figures of Ramses. The facade is 119 feet wide, 100 feet wide and each statue is 67 feet high. Door of the facade leads to the interior of the temple which is a 185 feet long man-made rock cave leading to a series of halls and rooms. The most interesting feature about the Temple of Abu-Simbel is the oriented construction. The magical thing about the temples is that twice a year, the morning sun rays shine through the length of the inner temple cave and light up the statues of the four Gods at the end of the cave.

Places to visit in Luxor – Egypt

luxor city is known to be the greatest open-air museum in the world. It’s on the site of ancient Thebas, “ the Pharaohs” capital at the hight of their power on 16^th century BC. The city lies between the east and west banks of the River which is crosssed daily by tourists and locals with Felucca boats and Ferries.

No place in the world compares to the grandeur and scale of the monuments which have survived from ancient Thebes (Luxor). The city is famous with many ancient monuments which can’t be missed. These sites are either located in the east bank of the Nile river like Luxor temple and Karnak Tample, or in the west bank like Tomb of the Nobles, The Valley of Kings and The Valley of Queens. The two grand temples of Luxor are the Luxor and Karnak Temples linked by the Avenue of Sphinx which has been recently renovated.

• Luxor Temple

The Temple sits in the heart of Luxor in the east bank of the Nile River. It was built by the pharoah, Amenhotep III (1390-1352 BC). The walls are decorated with some of the finest carvings in Egypt and protected beacause much of the temple was buried until 1885.

The temple would have been surrounded in ancient times by warrens of mud-brick houses, shops and workshops but now lie under the modern town. In 1885, excavation works began which have cleared away the village and debris of centuries to uncover what we can see of the temple today. In front of the temple is the beginning of the Avenue of Sphinxes which ran all the way to the temples of Karnak (3 km to the north) and is now almost entirely uncovered.

The location of the temple makes it a very easy site to visit even when it’s not open to visitors, the temple is visible during a stroll down the Nile cornishe or through downtown Luxor.

• Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple, located on the east bank of the nile river, is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs.

Its site covers more than 2 Km² which is large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. Contsruction of the Temple started around 4,000 years ago and continued up until around 2,000 years ago when the Romans took control of Egypt. Each Egyptian ruler made their own mark in the architectural work of the temple. The Karnak Temple was the most important place to worship in Egypt during the time of the New Kingdom. In the heart of the temple is the temple of Amun-Ra, the earthly ‘home’ of the local god. This main structure surrounded by the houses of Amun’s wife, Mut, and their son, Khonsu.

Chemical degradation associated with the intensification of agricultural irrigation and the rising water table over the last centurey, caused many conservation problems and accelerated damage to the stones, foundations and columns that have remained in place since ancient Egypt. This type of detoriation brings heavy losses to the historical record because many of the surfaces contain one of a kind carvings and hieroglyphs which are being actively threatened in the sense of the integrity of the site and compromising researchers’ abilities to understand the meaning of these decorative elements.

• Tombs of the Nobles

These tombs are some of the best visited attractions on the west bank of the

Nile River. It’s located between the Ramesseum and Hatshepsut’s Temple. The Nobles believed in the instant afterlife so they decorated the Tombs with cryptic passages from the Book of the Dead to guide them through the afterlife and made wonderful decorations with detailed scenes of their daily lives. Although there have been several discoveries on the hillside in recent years, these tombs are still being studied. They are divided into groups which are open to the public like the Tombs of Khonsu, Userhet and Benia, The Tombs of Menna, Nakht and Amenenope, The Tombs of Neferronpet, Dhutmosi and Nefersekheru.

• Temple of Hatshepsut – Deir el-Bahri

There is no rival to Hatshepsut’s Temples. The unique multi-tiered structure is nestled up against the limestone cliffs at the shoulder of the river valley, a truly stunning sight. The site was used as a monastery during the early centuries which has experienced deterioration and has required to be heavely restored.

In the history of ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut was the only female pharaoh. After the death of her father she came to power during the age of the New Kingdom. Hatshepsut’s status as the only female to rule egypt in not the only reason for her fame but she was also a very successful pharaoh. She ruled over an era of peace, prosperity and expanded lucrative trade routes. This accomplishment is immortalized in the carvings of her temple. She also contributed significantly to many temples such as Karnak Tample. Until the mid-19^th century C.E., Hatshepsut’s name remained unknown for the rest of Egypt’s history. When her public monuments had been destroyed, Thutmose III diposed of the wreckage near her temple at Deir Elbahri. In the 19^th centurey C.E., excavations brought these broken monuments and statues to light, but no one understood how to read hieroglyphics at that time. Some of them believed these were decorations so her name was lost in history.

Egyptologist Zahi Hawass located her mummy from a tomb in the nearby Valley of the Kings to the Cairo museum’s holding and proved her indentity. Examination of that mummy shows that she died in her fifties. She is a commended presence in the enitrety of world history in present day and stands as the very role model for women that Thutmose III may have tried hard to erase from time and memory.

• Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is located on the west bank of the Nile Rivr near Luxor, it’s the most well known site for excavations of unique antiquities and ancient remains. Building Tombs were part of the ancient egyptians’ beliefs of the afterlife and their preparations for the next world. They believed in the afterlife where they were promised to continue their lives and Pharaohs were promised to ally with the gods.

Mummification was important to preserve the body of the deceased to allow the re-awakening of the eternal soul in the afterlife. They included the tombs with all the belongings of the deceased which were believed they might need in the afterlife. These tombs incuded many kinds of foods and drinks as well as the precious objects that meant to help the deceased pass to the afterlife, they even buried some of the pharohs favored companions and served with them in the same site.

Across the huge area there are many fascinating structures, tombs, and temples like Seti, Tutankhamun and Ramses II. There are also tombs of most of the 18^th, 19^th and 20^th queens,

high priests and prietesses and other elites of these centuries. The Valley of the Kings was the major burial ground for most of the royal pharaohs during the New Kingdom’s period. Excavation is ongoing in some of them and until now it is continuously surprising archaeologists, but many are open to visitors on a schedule to allow for restoration. Seeing decorations on the walls of these tombs makes them a worthy visit even in the hottest months.

• Valley of the Queens

It is located on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor. The intent for the Valley of the Queens was to hide the entrance of the tombs to preserve them from looters so all of the decoration was found underground. Although the builders here were no less successful in hiding these tombs over the millennia than they were at the Valley of the Kings, none of the tombs were found intact but some of the decorations are impressively preserved and they are similar to the tombs in the Valley of the kings.

The tombs in the Valley of Queens were not only for queens, they were used for queens, princes, princesses and various members of the royal family. Some of the most famous tombs in the valley are those of the sons of Ramsses III, the building of Medinat Habu and Nefertari’s tomb. Medinat Habu is an impressive sight with it’s pylon and many of it’s walls still intact and with much of the oringinal paint still visible on its carved surfaces. Nefertari’s tomb was said to be one of the most beautiful and famous attractions in Egypt. It was completely painted with scenes depicting Nefertari being guided by gods.

About 1 km from the Valley of the Queens, there is the worksmen’s village, an ancient town where workers and artists who created the tombs of the Valleys of the Kings and Queens lived and were buried in. The tombs of some workers are beautiful works of art and really worth a visit.

All of these magnificent Places make attending the 4^th international Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) a great opportunity to experience and unforgettable adventure. The Conference will take place aboard a Nile Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor – Egypt from the 31^st of January to the 2^nd of February, 2020.

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Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) 1^st  Edition

The International Conference on Conservation of Architectural Heritage was held aboard the Grand Palm Nile Cruise, for 5 days, which had sightseeing trips for the historical, cultural, and architectural sites. As well as holding of the “Folk Art Gallery” by Amr Bayoumi & Ola Bayoumi.  The conference was chaired by Professor Douglas C. Comer (the Co- president of ICAHM for ICOMOS.) and organized by IEREK.

The opening session was held onboard the Nile cruise right after the arrival of the delegates and the visit of Luxor temple, which was opened by a welcoming word from the CEO of IEREK. It was then followed by Prof. Douglas C. Comer (the Co- president of ICAHM for ICOMOS.), Prof. Ahmed Rashed (former head of Architecture Department at the British University in Egypt, and the founding director of (CSFS)), Prof. Antonella Versace (Professor at University Kore of Enna, Italy), and finally Mr. Mohamed Badr (Governor of Luxor).

After an introduction about the conference and its delegates was made, the conference officially started with the sessions.

The plenary session titled “Development and Promotion of the Architectural Heritage through Tourism Forms” was run by the following professors:

– Prof. Douglas Comer (Principal, Cultural Site Research and Management, Inc. “CSRM” & Conference Chairman)

-Prof. Antonella Versaci (Kore University of Enna, Italy & Scientific Coordinator of the Conference)

-Prof. Ahmed Rashed (British University in Egypt “BUE”)

-Dr. Monica Hanna (American University in Cairo “AUC”, Egypt)

-Dr. Mohammed Assem Hanafy (University of Alexandria, Egypt)

-Hamdy Elsetouhy (Researcher and Specialist in Conservation)

The first day included a guided tour to Luxor temple. Later there was an optional trip to the light and sound show at Karnak Temple.

On the second day, the delegates moved to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut’s Temple, as well as an Alabaster factory and bought some alabaster-made souvenirs. Later, there was an optional trip to the Valley of the Kings.

The third day included a visit to Edfu temple in Edfu city, followed later by a visit to Kom Ombo temple when the Nile Cruise reached the city of Kom Ombo. The fourth and last day was spent in Aswan where visits were made to the High Dam, a modern-age site, followed by a visit using motor boats to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Following that, the attendees were given the option to visit the botanical island and a Nubian village.

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https://www.ierek.com/events/conservation-architectural-heritage-cah#overview

Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) – 2nd Edition

The 2^nd International conference on the Conservation of Architectural Heritage in Egypt has been successfully held in Aswan: one of the most significant historical cities existing today. 
This conference witnessed the attendance of planners, environmentalists, archeologists, architects, engineers, tourists, policy makers and stakeholders who are interested in the conservation of architectural heritage. Having been filled with participants from diversified fields, approximately 80 full paper submissions were received and 50 of them were presented over several sessions.

Authors attending came from different backgrounds and cultures to discuss research on the conservation of archaeological, architectural and urban landscapes, and multi-disciplinary research on complex Cultural Heritage sites. Held on a Nile Cruise that Sailed from Aswan to Luxor, the conference was attended by authors from Australia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Egypt and more. With Professor Douglas C. Comer, an archaeologist and the co-president of the United States Committee for ICOMOS (US/ICOMOS), as the Chairperson of the conference, promising conclusions have been reached and recommendations made.

The first day included a guided tour to Luxor temple. Later there was an optional trip to the light and sound show at Karnak Temple.

On the second day, the delegates moved to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut’s Temple, as well as an Alabaster factory and bought some alabaster-made souvenirs. Later, there was an optional trip to the Valley of the Kings.

The third day included a visit to Edfu temple in Edfu city, followed later by a visit to Kom Ombo temple when the Nile Cruise reached the city of Kom Ombo. The fourth and last day was spent in Aswan where visits were made to the High Dam, a modern-age site, followed by a visit using motor boats to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Following that, the attendees were given the option to visit the botanical island and a Nubian village.

Check this conference’s overview here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/conservation-architectural-heritage-cah-2#overview

Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) – Regeneration & Management - 3rd Edition

The 3^rd International Conference on “Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH)” was held from on 19^th to 22^nd of February 2019 in association with Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra - Benha Unversity. The conference included many discussions, covered extremely important topics, and presented new scientific values in the scope of conserving the architectural heritage. For the third time, it was a very successful conference that cannot be forgotten.

The international conference was held in Aswan, Egypt, specifically at The Nubian Museum, which is considered to be a gateway to the history of Nubia and one of the most attractive touristic sites in Aswan.

This year, the conference was held under the patronage of Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar (Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research), Prof. Hussein El-Maghraby (President of Benha University), and The Supreme Council of Antiquities. It was also chaired by Prof. Ragab Megahed (Dean of Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra - Benha Unversity).

First Day: Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speeches

The opening ceremony started with greetings and short-introductions by:
Prof. Tarek Tawfik, General Director of the Grand Egyptian Museum
Prof. Ferdinando Trapani, Associate professor in Urban Planning, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Italy
Prof. Francesco Alberti, Associate professor of Urban planning and design at University of Florence, DIDA - Department of Architecture
Prof. Hussein El-Maghraby, President of Benha University
Dr. Abdel Moneim Saeed, General Director of Aswan and Nubian Antiquities
Dr. Ossama A.W Abd El Maguid, The Head Director of Nubia Museum

The opening ceremony witnessed highly-important speeches especially by the 2 Italian professors Ferdinando Trapani & Francesco Alberti who stressed on the necessity of collaboration and knowledge exchange between Egypt & Italy in the scope of conservation and preservation. The professors also presented the model of "conservation of heritage in Palermo" at the conference, which is considered a living example of exchanging knowledge between 2 great civilizations.

After the lunch break, authors (researchers) started to present a demo of their research paper in oral presentations while session chairman and moderators listen, discuss, and evaluate.

Second Day: The Parallel Sessions Continued & Start of the Workshop

Starting from the 2nd day, remaining authors (researchers) continued presenting their research papers while other participants (students) joined the accompanying workshop titled “Site Management of The Archaeological Sites”.
This workshop examined the interchangeable relationship between the archaeological sites and the historic monuments, and how they affect each other.

At the Nubian Museum, the workshop students obtained great lectures by well-known professors from the University of Benha, such as Prof. Khaled Abd El Hady, Prof. Mostafa Atalla, Prof. Amr Hanafy, Dr. Mona yehia, and Prof. Sadek Saad.

Third Day: Workshop Continued & Site Visit

The day started early with a tour visit to The Unfinished Obelisk (The largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan), where a lecture was given by Prof. Khaled Abd El Hady, in addition to group work with participants.

Another tour visit to Temple of ISIS was also organized. Moreover, after lunch, the last visit was made to The Temple of Kom Ombo where all workshop participants enjoyed the scenes and gained a lot of knowledge about heritage in Egypt.

Fourth Day: Pin Up Presentation

At The Nubian Museum, many discussions and group work feedback have taken place regarding what they have seen and learned through this conference and accompanying workshop.

Finally, group photos of all conference participants were taken.

Check this conference’s overview here:

https://www.ierek.com/events/conservation-of-architectural-heritage-cah-regeneration-management-3rd-edition#overview