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Echoes Of Antiquity: The Ancient Egyptian Stone Handicraft Heritage from Luxor's West Bank

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In Luxor's West Bank, stone handicrafts represent an ancient Egyptian intangible cultural heritage, serving as both a local economic asset and a defining feature of the contemporary cityscape. This study investigates the enduring legacy of these crafts by analyzing their materials, techniques,production stages, and final products. Utilizing an analytical descriptive methodology, it explores their evolution across time, comparing ancient Egyptian practices with modern approaches. Through an interdisciplinary framework integrating archaeological findings, cultural analyses, and artisanal insights, the research provides certain perspectives on the persistence of this ancient craft in a modern milieu. By examining the production stages of stone handicrafts, the study illuminates the enduring traditions and innovations that have shaped this craft over time.

Source: International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management

DOI: 10.21608/ijthm.2024.393784

Authors: Ahmed Ali Zain El Abdein ‎, Heba Mahran ‎, Haitham T. A. Sotohy ‎

Institutions: Luxor University, The Egyptian General Company for Tourism and Hotels (Egypt)

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405164548

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