Azza Ezzat - Egyptian Perceptions of Antiquities (1869–1925): A Justification for Marginalization?

Join us for the 18th session of the seminar series 'Exploring Egypt: Histories and Historiographies'! This enlightening event, organized by IFAO, DAIK, CAI, PCMA, NVIC, & ARCE, will take place at the NVIC, Zamalek.

📖 Featured Speaker: Dr. Azza Ezzat
Her presentation titled "Egyptian Perceptions of Antiquities (1869–1925): A Justification for Marginalization?" delves into the intricate perceptions of antiquities during an era of foreign control over Egypt. This lecture will critically assess whether these perceptions contributed to the marginalization of Egyptians in the field of Egyptology.

🕵️‍♀️ Key Topics Include:

• The attitudes towards heritage, including exploitation, forgery, and religious opposition to ancient artifacts.
• A closer look at the pioneering yet “lost” generation of Egyptian Egyptologists and their fight to Arabize the field despite facing numerous challenges.
• The establishment of archaeology and Egyptology studies at Cairo University and the formation of Egypt’s first archaeological society in 1925.
• The journey of notable figures like Ahmed Kamal, Mohamed Chaaban, Mahmoud Hamza, and Hassan Sobhi, focusing on their efforts amidst institutional barriers.

📝 Dr. Ezzat, who is the Head of the Research and Publication Section at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, holds a PhD in Egyptology and is actively researching the methodology of Ahmed Kamal Pasha’s Hieroglyphic–Arabic–French Dictionary.

🚪 Note: The lecture is open to the public, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Doors open at 5:30 PM and close at 6:15 PM or once capacity is reached.
• 🌐 Can't make it in person? The lecture will also be livestreamed on Zoom Join here!
  Meeting ID: 844 2641 8379
  Passcode: 531391

📍 Location: 5 شارع محمود عزمي, القاهرة, القاهرة, مصر
👉 For more information, visit the event page.