Prof.
Sherif Mohamed Sabry El-Attar, Acting President of Fayoum University, extends
his sincere congratulations to Prof. Shaaban Mohamed Mahmoud Abdel-Aal El-Amir,
Professor of Restoration and Conservation of Archaeological Materials at the
Faculty of Archaeology, and to Prof. Abdel-Rahman Mohamed Abdel-Rahman El-Serougy,
Professor of Restoration of Antiquities at the Faculty of Archaeology, on their
appointment to the Permanent Committee for Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish
Antiquities at the Supreme Council of Antiquities. This appointment follows the
decision of Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, to
reconstitute the committee, which now includes a number of specialists in
archaeology and related fields, as well as faculty members from Egyptian public
universities and experts in urban planning.
Prof.
El-Attar expressed his pride in this distinguished academic representation of
the university, emphasizing Fayoum University's commitment to enhancing the
participation of its scholars in national institutions and committees. He
affirmed the university's dedication to leveraging their scientific and
research expertise and academic specializations in addressing issues of priority
to society, and to support the Egyptian state's efforts to protect its
antiquities and preserve its cultural heritage.
Minister
of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, issued two ministerial decrees
reconstituting the Permanent Committee for Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish
Antiquities, and the Permanent Committee for Egyptian, Greek, and Roman
Antiquities. This reconstitution reflects the Ministry's commitment to
continuously developing the archaeological work system, enhancing the
efficiency of the permanent antiquities committees, and raising their standards.
The new
committees aim to draw upon a diverse group of experienced and qualified
individuals from within the Ministry and its affiliated bodies, as well as from
external organizations. This diversity encompasses a wide range of scientific,
technical, and academic expertise relevant to archaeological work. The
committees will be empowered to make necessary decisions that contribute to
improving the operational mechanisms of the Supreme Council of Antiquities,
supporting efforts to preserve Egyptian antiquities of all types, and
contributing to the completion of national projects in cooperation with various
state entities.
