Importance of the (Amateur Photographer) Zaklama Archive in the Documentation of the Egyptian Heritage

Guirguis Abdallah, Mervat; Amin Mohareb, Francis; Henin, Emil

doi:10.21608/ijmshr.2021.194327

Importance of the (Amateur Photographer) Zaklama Archive in the Documentation of the Egyptian Heritage

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Researcher, Collector, Curator of Exhibitions and Conservator in Photography – Faculty of Fine Art – Alexandria

² Researcher in Archeology – Honorary Italian Consul – Luxor

³ Head of Coptic Painting Conservation Department at Monasteries and Churches at Harat Zuweila, Cairo.

10.21608/ijmshr.2021.194327

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.

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