17 MANAGING ART COLLECTIONS: from ancient to contemporary ALGERIA Roza Taane Ms. Roza Taane, is currently Head of the Department of Inventory, Conservation, and Restoration of Cultural Property at the National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Arts, under the Ministry of Culture and the Arts of Algeria. She is in the final stages of her doctoral studies in Archaeology, after obtaining a Magister degree in Archaeology with a specialization in Museology from the University of Algiers. Over the past thirteen years, she has built a professional career dedicated to the preservation, study, and promotion of Algeria’s cultural heritage. In her current role, she over sees the documentation and restoration of museum collections, carries out expert evaluations of seized cultural objects, and collaborates with national institutions on heritage protection and museum development. She has also organized exhibitions and led training workshops on museum practices and the legal protection of cultural property. Actively involved in research and professional development, she has contributed to national projects on museum innovation, traditional costume heritage, and the preservation of crafts, and has presented her work at conferences on fire risk management in museums, reserve reorganization, and ancient North African mosaics. By participating in the ISCH IV Programme, she seeks to deepen her expertise, share experiences with peers, and engage in dialogue with host institutions on current challenges in the heritage field. The collection she is working with consists mainly of archaeological antiquities, including sculptures and mosaics. It encompasses a wide range of materials such as marble, stone, and ceramics. Chronologically, the collection spans from the Punic and Roman periods to the early Islamic era. Geographically, it reflects the rich cultural heritage of Algeria and the wider Mediterranean region. Head of the Department of Inventory, Conservation, and Restoration of Cultural Property at the National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Arts, Ministry of Culture and the Arts of Algeria, Algiers, Algeria
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