Egyptens plundrade arv med Dr. Monica Hanna

EGYPT'S LOOTED HERITAGE

Welcome to a lecture on the theme of endangered cultural heritage. This evening, we are hosted by Egyptologist Monica Hanna.

Mummies, sarcophagi, and royal tombs – Egypt's rich cultural heritage has long fascinated the outside world. Ever since the days of Napoleon, there has been an interest in collecting things from ancient Egypt. Countless archaeological objects, sculptures and even monuments have disappeared from the country and ended up in museums, among other places. Even today, there is a large illegal market. It is also a dangerous industry where children are particularly vulnerable. Children can get into small spaces where adults have difficulty reaching, such as filled tombs.

Dr. Monica Hanna is an archaeologist and Egyptologist with extensive experience. She is an associate professor and the founding dean of the College of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage at the Arab Academy for Science and Technology in Aswan, Egypt. She is creating a similar program at the American University of Iraq Baghdad that caters to the needs of the Mesopotamian heritage. Monica Hanna has received several awards, including the SAFE Beacon Award in 2014 and the Monuments Woman award from UNESCO. Her current research focuses on decolonization and accessibility within archaeology and heritage. In 2020, she received a research grant in collaboration with the University of Oxford and was named one of Egypt's 50 most influential women in 2021.

The lecture will be given in English.

The National Museums of World Culture work to raise awareness about endangered cultural heritage, cultural heritage destruction and the illegal trade in cultural objects. Please read more here: Endangered cultural heritage - Världskulturmuseerna