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Under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, the activities of the second summer training program for the month of August were concluded at the Al-Zafaran Palace Museum. The program, held over three days on August 10, 11, and 12, was entitled “Heritage and Identity in Egyptian Museums” and featured distinguished participation from university students from various faculties.

Over the course of the three-day program, students attended both theoretical and practical sessions covering topics such as cultural identity, tangible and intangible heritage, documentation methods, preservation of collections, and the importance of heritage in bridging the past with the present and extending into the future.

The event concluded with a field visit to the Prince Mohamed Ali Palace Museum in Manial, where students explored the prince’s collection of artifacts and possessions, learning about their cultural and heritage significance within the history of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty.

Lectures were delivered by Dr. Nadia Shama, Dr. Nour El Hoda Ibrahim, Dr. Fatma Abdel Aziz, Dr. Esmat Khamis, and Ms. Amira Mahmoud.

It is worth noting that the program aims to raise archaeological and cultural awareness among participating students, introduce them to art and cultural heritage, and enhance the visitor experience in museums. It also focuses on equipping students with the professional skills required for tour guiding in museums and archaeological sites, as well as preparing them with the essential competencies for museum and heritage site interpretation.