Importance of the (Amateur Photographer) Zaklama Archive in the Documentation of the Egyptian Heritage | ||
| International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Heritage Research | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2021, Pages 260-283 PDF (712.08 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijmshr.2021.194327 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mervat Guirguis Abdallah1; Francis Amin Mohareb2; Emil Henin3 | ||
| 1Researcher, Collector, Curator of Exhibitions and Conservator in Photography – Faculty of Fine Art – Alexandria | ||
| 2Researcher in Archeology – Honorary Italian Consul – Luxor | ||
| 3Head of Coptic Painting Conservation Department at Monasteries and Churches at Harat Zuweila, Cairo. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The value and importance of” old photographs” as personal memory &in the field of scientific research is beyond doubt , it records many historical and social events, and brings history alive as memory and true witness of begone years. . However they are particularly important as a manner to sharing cultural heritage . Egypt was a destination for photographers, whether Egyptians or foreigners. In this research, we will focus on one the “amateur photographers” who was interested in recording Egyptian antiquities, especially Islamic and Coptic antiquities. His name is Shafyk Zaklama, about whom nothing has been written and through his archives, we have come to a brief summary of what he presented to us and to future generations concerning the Egyptian heritage. Zaklama’s archive represent great benefit in preserving the Egyptian photographic heritage ,from other part it represents a great importance in the field of restoration of monuments ,buildings and ornaments. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| (Amateur Photographer); Zaklama Archive; Egyptian Heritage | ||
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