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Under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain Al-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University; Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Prof. Hossam Tantawy, Dean of the Faculty of Archaeology; and Prof. Ahmed Al-Shawky, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, the Postgraduate Studies and Research Sector at the Faculty hosted on Monday, November 17, 2025, a scientific seminar titled: “Visual Memory of Cultural Heritage in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”

The seminar was moderated by Prof. Nader Abdel Dayem, Professor of Islamic Archaeology and Acting Head of the Islamic Archaeology Department, and featured contributions from both Prof. Eman Mehran, Head of the Department of Folk Arts and Material Culture, and Associate Prof. Islam Ezz Al-Arab from the Academy of Arts.

In his remarks, Prof. Hossam Tantawy welcomed the guests and emphasized to the students that such events, which integrate archaeology and heritage with technology, form an essential part of the Facufaculty’ssion. He noted that they open new horizons for students and help them develop their skills to become distinguished graduates.

For his part, Prof. Ahmed Al-Shawky highlighted the importance of leveraging modern technology in advancing archaeological studies and preserving heritage.

Prof. Eman Mehran explained the fundamental differences between tangible and intangible heritage, stressing the need to preserve cultural identity through traditional clothing and cuisine as key components of collective memory. She was followed by Associate Prof. Islam Ezz Al-Arab, who presented visual demonstrations that included short videos showcasing elements of heritage, such as folk proverbs and traditional crafts like pottery-making. He illustrated how these elements can be re-created using artificial intelligence tools and compared traditional photography (photographic and video) with AI-based digital image generation.

The seminar witnessed a large turnout of students who showed great interest in the presentations and actively participated with insightful questions and discussions. Their engagement underscored the relevance and vitality of the topic, particularly in linking technology with cultural heritage.