THE FORGOTTEN MUSEUMS OF EGYPT: A CASE STUDY ON WAX MUSEUM | ||
| International Journal of Advanced Studies in World Archaeology | ||
| Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2019, Pages 14-21 PDF (605.38 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijaswa.2019.181327 | ||
| Author | ||
| Sayed Abuelfadl Othman AHMED | ||
| Heritage and Museum Studies, Helwan University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This research focuses on the forgotten museum in Egypt, especially wax museum, one of the unique museums in Egypt. This is related to its significance as the only wax museum in Egypt and one of the attractive museums for all targets group, from here comes the purpose of this research. The research focuses on the history of the wax museum, its collections from wax sculptures and scenes, the current situation for the museum collections and the building. Also, the research introduces a new vision for the museum to support it to reopen again for the visitors. It is important to try to solve the problems that these types of museums suffer from, by this way be sure you help the community that you are living in. and you will let the community understand the cultural heritage with these examples of attractive wax working. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Wax; Museum; Sculptures; Collection; Fine Arts | ||
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