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Archaeological Heritage at Amarna

The Amarna: Egyptian Archaeological HeritageÌýInstitutional Links Heritage Project is the latest initiative to take place at the Tell el-Amarna archaeological site.ÌýThe project is a joint venture between the and the Ìýand builds on the longstanding archaeological work of the .

Focusing on cultural heritage, the project exploresÌýawareness of the archaeology of Amarna alongside local relationships with the site. The project brings together Egyptian and international specialists in museum education, participation and engagement, historical research and heritage management. Their joint expertise is being pooledÌýto strengthen site management and participatory strategies at Amarna. From inception, the project hasÌýbeen designed as a collaborative and co-creative undertaking with a dual mission:

• To widen accessibility of knowledge about this unique archaeologicalÌýsite through outreach and education, and
• to engage local stakeholders with the archaeological site in ways that bringÌýsustainable benefit to both the and to site-resident communities.Ìý

In the process of co-producing information and site management resources,ÌýAmarna: Egyptian Archaeological HeritageÌýis linking the exploration and protection of the best preserved city from ancient Egypt to contemporary local needs and resources; establishing public education and outreach programmes within the recently opened Visitor Centre at Amarna; developing dual-language English/ÌýEgyptianÌýlearning resources for use by schools, teachers and visitors; formalising an integrated management plan for the archaeological site; and working with regional Ministry of Antiquities staff through training and research opportunities to lead on the initiatives above.

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1. To develop pathways towards positive engagement between local stakeholders and the archaeological site of Amarna, particularly through heritage-based education and outreach sustained by Ministry of Antiquities staff through the Visitor Centre.
2. To improve the management and protection of Amarna through a study of local engagement with the site and by improving public awareness of its significance and history.Ìý
3. To provide regional Ministry of Antiquities employees with career-and skill-development opportunities, through training in museum education and outreach work.
4. To enhance visitor facilities at Amarna and thereby increase tourism to this site and Middle Egypt generally.
5. To foster understanding and longer-term collaboration between the research and heritage management sectors at Amarna.

To this end, theÌýMcDonald InstituteÌýwithin the Department of 91̽»¨ÊÓƵ at Cambridge is working with partners in Egypt, notably the Ministry of Tourism andÌýAntiquitities,Ìýand across the world to deliver engaging content about Amarna’s ancient and modern heritage.

The resources included in these project pages were supported by anÌýÌýgrant, ID 261861975, under theÌýÌýpartnership. The grant is funded by theÌýÌýand theÌýÌýin Egypt and delivered by theÌý.ÌýFor further information, please visit the website.ÌýAdditional support for the Archaeological Heritage Project was provided by the 91̽»¨ÊÓƵ through theÌý.

The Archaeological Heritage at Amarna web pages have been made possibleÌýby funding from the 91̽»¨ÊÓƵ and adhereÌýto the 91̽»¨ÊÓƵ’s ethical guidelines and data protection protocols.Ìý

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