CONSORTIUM MEMBERS
Who We Are
The individual members and initial supporters of the Consortium are all deeply experienced in field work in Egypt, having worked in the Valley of the Kings and other sites in Luxor, as well as other of the most important sites in Egypt such as Giza, the site of the Great Pyramid, Saqarra, Hierakonpolis and others. They include a former Minister of Antiquities, a former head of conservation for all museums in Egypt, Directors, Assistant Directors and Chief Conservators of other archaeological and conservation projects in Luxor, Giza and other sites, specialists in geology, stone masons and others with long and substantial experience in ancient Egyptian monuments. Institutional members include the first Egyptian non-profit corporation devoted to conservation and preservation of the ancient monuments.
Our Members
MANSOUR BORAIK RADWAN KARIM
Archaeologist
Mansour Boraik Radwan Karim is the Principal Archaeology Specialist for the Dubai Municipality, Historical Buildings and Antiquities Department. He has held multiple positions on excavations of several sites throughout Egypt. Mansour has also spoken at many lectures and conferences on the topic of archaeology and has authored many books and papers on the subject as well.
MARCIA GAYLOR
Artist/Illustrator
Marcia Gaylor studied Archaeological Illustration for technical publication at Archaeology Department at UCLA. She also took a course from a prominent Archaeology Illustration professor in Cairo, Egypt. In 2004 Gaylor prepared numerous drawings of antiquities found at the Giza Plateau home to the Pyramids. For three seasons between 2007 to 2010, she taught Archaeological Illustration and Damage Mapping to Egyptian conservation students at Karnak Temple in Luxor Egypt.
SAIED HAMID
Conservator, Supreme Council of Antiquities, Egypt
Ph.D. of Conservation from Cairo University. Extensive experience in site management and supervision of conservation projects. Chairman of International Foundation for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage.
HANY HAMROUSH
Archaeological Geochemistry/Geologist, American University, Cairo
Hany Hamroush received a doctorate degree in archaeological geochemistry from the University of Virginia (1985). He returned to Egypt in 1986 to teach at Cairo University and he started to teach at the American University in Cairo (AUC) since 1990 until now. His main research interests focus on the impacts of the River Nile and the environmental changes in Egypt.
EDWARD D. JOHNSON
Archaeologist/Archaeological Conservator
Edward D. Johnson has worked in the field of Archaeology and Archaeological Conservation since 1988 and has participated in numerous archaeological and conservation projects as Chief Conservator, as well as Assistant and Interim Director of projects. Johnson’s writing on the subject has been published in many publications and papers.
DANY ROY
Stonemason/Stonecutter
Dany Roy is a Stonemason/Stonecutter who has worked on masonry projects at various locations around the world, including Luxor, Egypt (Khonsu temple site at Karnak, Luxor and Medinet Habu temple sites), and Cairo, Egypt (Bab Zweila site). Roy was also responsible for the reinstallation of the Tomb of Perneb for the Metropolitan Museum of New York in 2003.
MOHSEN KAMEL
Archaeologist
Ph.D. from UCLA; Joint Field Director for Ancient Egyptian Research Associates, Giza; extensive experience excavating in Egypt and supervising field schools over twenty years; worked with Amarna Royal Tombs Project in the Valley of the Kings 1999-2002.
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
The IFCCH was established to be the first non-governmental institution for the conservation of cultural heritage in Egypt. The foundation has a unique board of Egyptian and international consultants to provide the best and most knowledgeable professional services and cutting-edge scientific guidance for conservators, restorers, researchers, foreign missions, and students.
“Those tombs contain a treasure trove of Egyptian art, history, religious beliefs, and practices.”
“There are material remains yet to be discovered in tombs not yet found, but which surely exist.”
“Together, we can achieve great things and save these monuments for future generations.”