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In a new achievement added to the record of scientific excellence of the Faculty of Archaeology at Ain Shams University, Prof. Hossam Tantawy, Acting Dean of the Faculty, honored five students enrolled in the joint interdisciplinary program with the Faculty of Engineering at Ain Shams University, "Restoration and Maintenance of Architectural Heritage," in the presence of Dr. Nawal Gaber, Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Prof. Ahmed El-Shouky, Vice Dean for Scientific Research and Graduate Studies, Prof. Bassem Mohamed, Acting Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Prof. Mamdouh El-Damaty, Head of the Department of Archaeology and Excavation. The honored students are:

Martina Raouf

Najat Mohamed

Jannah Nader

Nourhan Saeed

Philopater Wagdy

This recognition is for their active participation in preparing a scientific research paper on the conservation and restoration of the historic Barsoum Pasha Palace.

This research is one of the outputs of the "Report Writing and Communication Skills" course, taught at the first level of the Architectural Heritage Restoration and Conservation program, under the supervision of the program coordinator and course instructor, Dr. Menna Tarek, and Eng. Mohamed Mostafa Ismail from the teaching assistants.

The research was published in the fifth issue of the IWNW scientific journal, released in March 2026. It received a seven-point rating from the Supreme Council of Universities and is indexed in the DOAJ, EBSCO, EuroPub, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, and Dimensions databases.

This research is a distinguished precedent for students of the Faculty of Archaeology, as it examines the urban environment surrounding the university in line with Ain Shams University's vision and the initiative of the Vice President to establish the "Community Observatory," which aims to provide scientific studies and applied solutions that serve the community.

It is worth noting that Barsoum Pasha Palace is registered as a Category (A) building with the National Organization for Urban Harmony and is considered an architectural icon that bears witness to 19th-century architecture. It was used as a salon for Nahas Pasha to receive his guests, in addition to its political role in the 1919 Revolution. Located in the El-Waily district, within the area surrounding the main campus of Ain Shams University, this research underscores its importance in bridging the gap between academic study and community reality.

Congratulations to the students on this commendable achievement, with best wishes for continued progress and excellence.