The Alexandria International Conference on Maritime and Underwater Archaeology
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The Alexandria International Conference on Maritime and Underwater Archaeology is organized by the Alexandria Project, Research Section, Department of Innovation, Research, and Technology, Library Sector, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, jointly with the Central Department for Underwater Antiquities (CDUA), Ministry of Antiquities, and in collaboration with the Central Projects and Services Sector of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The Conference is held 31 October – 2 November 2016, in Alexandria, Egypt, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Central Department for Underwater Antiquities (CDUA). The European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) headed by renowned French Archaeologist, Professor Franck Goddio; and the Centre for Alexandrian Studies (CEAlex) headed by French Archaeologist, Professor Marie‑Dominique Nenna, participate in the organization and sponsorship of the Conference.
The Conference tackles different aspects of Archaeology and studies of the findings of recent archaeological excavations. About twenty-five scientists and archaeologists from different countries, including Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, UK, Russia, and others, participate in the Conference. The Conference tackles different topics, including archaeological harbors, ancient shipbuilding, and underwater archaeological sites, and archaeological findings in Egypt. Furthermore, the names of Prince Omar Tousson, Mr. Kamel Abou el-Saadat, and Archaeologist Honor Frost, The Antiquities Association in Alexandria, and Dr. Ibrahim Darwish, will be honored in the Conference.
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