Preprints of Conference on Naqada and Qus heritage

I would like to inform you that the preprints for The International
Conference on Heritage of Naqada and Qus region", Egypt, 22-28
January 2007 have been prepared and are available for sale.

    ISBN 977-6088-02-3  (volume I, English)
    ISBN 977-6088-03-1  (volume II, Arabic)

The final number of authors is 37 with 30 papers. The authors came
from 26 organizations from 9 countries, from 4 continents.

The preprints of the conference consist of two volumes, made of 80
gm white print paper, 24 x 16 cm (about 6.5 x 9.5 inches).

Volume I is for papers in English. It includes 19 full papers in 240
pages with 132 black and white illustrations and three coloured
photos on the cover. The illustrations are in a large suitable size
with clear details and many illustrations have numerous numbers of
photos and figures.

Volume (II) is for papers in Arabic and includes 11 full papers in
168 pages with 81 black and white illustrations and three coloured
photos on the cover. The illustrations are in a large suitable size
with clear details and many illustrations have numerous numbers of
photos and figures.

The topics of the papers and the lectures varied considerably. A
large group of papers includes several subjects concerning the
culture and heritage Naqada and Qus region, its history-- through
out the historical periods--, architecture and objects with examples
of the archaeological discoveries in the area with comparative and
parallel studies with the other similar cultures in Egypt and around
the world which show the mutual and reciprocal influence between the
ancient cultures. The papers include also some other subjects
concerning the development and dealing with geographical,
industrial, educational, and legal issues, as well as a few studies
of more general interest concerning analysis, restoration and
conservation methods and techniques. The papers cover a wide range
of materials such as wood, ivory, textile, pottery, metal, stones,
wall-painting etc.

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The Papers list in Naqada Conference preprints

A: Papers in the English volume

    L. Watrin
    The Relative Chronology of the Naqada Culture: a view from Buto,
    Ma'adi Harageh and Gerzeh

    E. Honore
    Earliest Cylinder-Seal Glyptic in Egypt: From Greater
    Mesopotamia to Naqada

    R. Fattovich, S. Malgora, R. Pirelli, M. Tosi
    Explorations at South Town by the Naples Oriental Institute
    (1977-1986)

    R. Pirelli
    Pottery Discs and other Counters from Zawaydah (Petrie's "South
    Town")

    Rita Di Maria
    Naqada (Petrie's South Town): The Sealing Evidence

    G. A. Di Pietro
    "Kleinfunde" from the Italian Excavations at Zawaydah (Petrie's
    South Town)

    J. Hillier
    Migrations of the Course of the River Nile Between Luxor and
    Qift Over the Last Four Thousand Years

    A. R. Sengupta
    Naqada Traced in Indus Valley Culture

    S. Toofan
    A Comparative Study Between Egyptian Gardens and Persian Gardens

    Grace Odal-Devora
    Mut: The Ancient Water Goddess as Sign, Symbol and Myth of the
    Divine Power of Woman

    S. Attia
    A Spotlight on Coptic History and Coptic Art

    His Grace Bishop Martyros
    A Study of the Manuscript of Pontius Pilate's Martyrdom at the
    Library of the Monastery of the Archangel Michael in Naqada

    C. Anorve-Tschirgi, O. Seif
    Fatimid Frontiers: The Mausoleum of Qus as a Case Study

    A. Maget
    For the Protection of the Archaeological Sites and Their
    Artefacts--Some Legal Instruments for the Protection of Cultural
    Goods

    M. Naidu
    Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site: Issues of Identity and
    Heritage

    H. Hanna
    Wooden Boat and its Museum; Condition Case Study

    M. Bettuzzi, F. Casali, M. P. Morigi, R. Brancaccio,
    A. Rossi, V. D'Errico, A. Castellani, D. Cauzzi
    X-ray 3D Computed Tomography of Large Old Paintings on Wood
    Panels: a New Tool for Conservation Analysis

    Mario Milazzo
    The Role and the Limits of Scientific Non destructive Physics
    Methods in Art and Archaeology

    M. L. Vitobello
    Historic Jewellery Technologies in Egyptian Cultural Heritage:
    An Insight to State-of-the-Art Scientific Characterization
    Technologies for Conservation and Preservation of Precious
    Heritag

B: Papers in Arabic volume

    L. Watrin
    The Relative Chronology of the Naqada Culture: a view from Buto,
    Ma'adi Harageh and Gerzeh

    E. Honore
    Earliest Cylinder-Seal Glyptic in Egypt: From Greater
    Mesopotamia to Naqada

    S. Attia, H Hanna, M. Badawy, Fr. Angeluos El-Naqlony
    Naqada Culture and its Objects in the International Museums

    R. Mohamed
    Nabataeans in Wadi Hammamat and Qefet

    S. Attia
    Spotlight on Coptic History and Coptic Art

    A. Hanna
    The Relationship Between the Naqada and Qus Regions and
    Christian Nubia and its Impact on the Planning of their Churches

    His Grace Bishop Martyros
    A Study of the Manuscript of Pontius Pilate's Martyrdom at the
    Library of the Monastery of the Archangel Michael in Naqada

    A-E. El-Hagagy
    The Qusian Woman in the Coptic and Islamic Periods

    H. El-shoshany
    The Artistic Values of the Symbolic Items from Naqada Culture
    and their Adaptation into a Modern Vision for the Development of
    Naqad Textile Craftsmanship

    K. Gamal El Din, D. Dimetry
    Suggested Program on Folk Songs with Musical Instruments for
    Heritage Education with Children in the South Valley Region

    M. Badawy
    Treatment and Restoration of Wall-Paintings in the Archangels
    Church in Cairo

Dr. Hany Hanna
Chair, "The International Conference on Heritage of Naqada and Qus
    region"
Elected coordinator of ICOM-CC-Wood, Furniture and Lacquer.
Mobil No.: +20 12 4176742


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