International School of Cultural Heritage 22 EGYPT Nagwa Abdelzaher Mohamed Bakr Dr. Nagwa Abdelzaher Mohamed Bakr is an Egyptian museum professional, anthropologist, and heritage researcher with more than twenty years of experience in museums, community engagement, and intangible cultural heritage documentation. She currently serves a director of the Training Center at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), where she previously worked as a curator and community exhibition and women’s programs officer. She holds a PhD in Museums and Heritage Studies from Helwan University, with a research focus on representing women’s heritage in Egyptian museums from an ethnographic perspective. Her academic background also includes degrees in Museum Studies, Cultural Anthropology, and Egyptology. Dr. Bakr has led and contributed to numerous national and international projects documenting living heritage, oral history, and traditional practices, particularly related to women, food heritage, palm-related crafts, and religious journeys. She has participated in and presented research at major international forums, including ICOM, WAC, and conferences in Europe and Africa, and has received prestigious fellowships from institutions such as DAAD, the British Museum, UNESCO, and the Smithsonian. Her work bridges museums, communities, and academia, emphasizing inclusive interpretation, gender perspectives, and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. The NMEC presents several permanent collections to the public. The main gallery showcases key artifacts reflecting Egypt’s history from prehistoric to modern times, including traditional folk culture. The Textile Hall displays around 600 pieces tracing Egypt’s textile evolution, with royal garments and jewelry.The Royal Mummies Hall features 20 mummies of ancient kings and queens in a setting inspired by the Valley of the Kings. The museum also houses a rare Fatimid-era dye house, offering insight into medieval Cairo’s vibrant textile dyeing industry. Museum and Intangible Cultural Heritage Specialist at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), Cairo, Egypt
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