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The Faculty of Archaeology organizes an international scientific symposium entitled “The Sea in Ancient Times: Between Fact and Myth”
Within the framework of the scientific and cultural movement witnessed by Ain Shams University, and under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of the University, Prof. Amany Kamel, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Prof. Hossam Tantawy, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Archaeology, and under the supervision of Prof. Ahmed El Shawky, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research, and with the coordination of Dr. Shaimaa Ahmed, Director of the Scientific Publishing Unit at the Faculty, the Faculty of Archaeology at Ain Shams University organized an extensive international scientific symposium entitled: “The Sea among the Ancients: Between Fact and Myth.”
The symposium commenced on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Franciscan Cultural Center in Cairo, as part of a fruitful academic collaboration between the Faculty of Archaeology, the Franciscan Cultural Center, the Italian Cultural Institute, and the Italian Archaeological Center.
The symposium was attended by a distinguished group of faculty staff, researchers, and graduate students interested in archaeology and ancient civilizations. The specialized lectures offered in-depth analytical readings of the significance of the sea throughout history.
The participants explored the multifaceted dimensions of the sea, from its practical and navigational uses in the lives of ancient peoples to its symbolic, religious, and philosophical significance, which imbued it with a mythical character. It appeared in ancient arts and literature as a symbol of passage, transformation, and cultural exchange, and as a stage for imagination and human conflict.
The symposium concluded with an interactive discussion session that enriched the scholarly discourse and contributed to the exchange of perspectives among the participants. This session underscored the pioneering role of the Faculty of Archaeology at Ain Shams University in supporting scientific research, fostering academic collaboration, and opening new horizons for specialized studies.
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