Tag: underwater

Egypt launches photography competition to promote underwater cultural heritage

https://www.sis.gov.eg/Story/211159/Egypt-launches-photography-competition-to-promote-underwater-cultural-heritage?lang=en-us

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a photography competition to raise public awareness of Egypt’s rich underwater cultural heritage.

The competition, which begins Friday, 1 August, invites participants to capture artistic images of artefacts that emerged from the Mediterranean Sea and are currently on display at the Graeco-Roman Museum and the Alexandria National Museum in Alexandria.

It comes in light of Egypt’s efforts to highlight its submerged archaeological treasures aligning with its commitment to the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage.

“The competition is part of broader efforts to engage the public with Egypt’s diverse heritage and to promote appreciation for historical finds recovered from beneath the Mediterranean,” said Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy. 

He added that this initiative reflects the ministry’s ongoing dedication to enhancing awareness and appreciation of underwater cultural heritage and to showcasing Egypt’s unique archaeological assets to the world.

According to Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), the competition is one of several cultural events planned by the ministry to shed light on submerged heritage sites and artefacts.

Full competition details and updates will be published on the ministry’s official social media platforms.

He continued that the photographers in Egypt and abroad are eligible to participate, with a photography window open from August 1 to 10 August, during the official operating hours of both museums in Alexandria. Submissions must be sent to training@mota.gov.eg by Thursday, 14 August, and must include the photograph along with a short biography of the participant.

Photos will be evaluated by a specialized jury comprising university professors and experts in photography and archaeology. The panel will operate under the supervision of the competition’s technical secretariat.

Ahmed Rahima, Assistant Minister for Human Resources Development and Head of the Central Training Unit, explained that evaluation criteria will focus on technical quality, creativity, and the ability to highlight the aesthetic and historical value of the featured artefacts. The names of the winners will be announced on 18 August, with an official award ceremony scheduled for 21 August.

The ministry has extended an open invitation to both Egyptian and international photography enthusiasts to take part in this unique cultural initiative, which blends art, history, and heritage preservation.

DSAC BURSARIES FOR HERITAGE RELATED STUDIES: 2024

https://www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-announcements/announcements/dsac-bursaries-for-heritage-related-studies-2024

Archaeology (exclusively with a focus on marine and underwater cultural heritage, and forensic)

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture invites applications for bursaries from institutions accredited and registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training for students who wish to pursue studies in heritage related programmes.

Eligibility

  • South African citizenship;
  • Letter of provisional acceptance / letter of admission from the institution;
  • Not older than forty (40) years;
  • Outstanding / satisfactory academic performance (academic progress report if already at an institution) or (Grade 12 if you are a 1st year student);
  • Field of study (heritage related)
  • Not employed full time by government, state agencies or private sector with a salary of more than R350 000.
  • Students who are beneficiaries of other bursaries or donors for the 2024 academic year will only be considered if tuition fee at the said university or institution exceeds the DSAC’s threshold by at least 10% upwards.  

Koç University Mustafa V. Koç Maritime Archaeology Research Center (KUDAR) short-term residential fellowship in Istanbul, in the Spring of 2024

Call for Applications: KUDAR Short-Term Residential Fellowship

The Koç University Mustafa V. Koç Maritime Archaeology Research Center (KUDAR) will be offering one short-term residential fellowship in Istanbul, in the Spring of 2024.  The fellowship is supported by the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI) Istanbul. We are seeking applicants to conduct desk-based research on specific maritime aspects of the ancient city of Pergamon and its surrounding region, preferably focusing on the carrying capacity of its three main ports at Elaia, Pitane, and Kane.  This research may be a stand-alone project, or part of the applicant’s larger research agenda. 

The successful applicant will have housing in the residence of the DAI in Istanbul for the duration of their research.  They are expected to be in residence in Istanbul for approximately two to three months, and ideally between the middle of March and the middle of June, 2024.  The residential fellow will also be awarded a stipend during their residency of approximately 1200 EUR per month.  To apply, please send the following items as email attachments:

  • Research Statement (two pages maximum): Proposed plan of research while in residence, which should include the research topic, methodology, and use of DAI resources.
  • Personal Statement (one page maximum): Applicant’s scholarly background and experience to undertake the proposed research plan.
  • Curriculum Vita, including contact information

The deadline for applications will be Monday, January 15th, 2024.  For more information about the application process, this opportunity, and expectations, please feel free to contact Dr. Matthew Harpster at mharpster@ku.edu.tr.

Underwater Archaeology on St. Eustatius

Class is filling up. Sign up now. The Caribbean in January.

The St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR) and Terramar Museum are organizing an underwater archaeological field school from January 4 to January 18, 2018, on St. Eustatius in the Dutch Caribbean.

http://www.pasthorizons.com/worldprojects/Details.asp?ID=27996