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Author:   Dan Heale
Publisher:   BAR Publishing
Imprint:   BAR Publishing
Weight:   0.734kg
ISBN:  

9781407316635

ISBN 10:   140731663
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   28 May 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of figures List of tables 1. The Copts in context The Copts of Egypt: a brief historical context The Copts and the rise of orientalism in Egypt The Copts in modern Egypt Conclusion Aims, scope and methods of the study Structure of the study 2. The theoretical context: significance, value and meanings Assessing significance: the experience from English heritage practice The global vs local heritage debate Conclusion 3. The practice of conservation and management Restricted intervention and the retention of authenticity Compatibility and reversibility Reconstructing historic buildings Conclusion 4. Heritage management and tourism in Egypt Heritage tourism Egyptian tourism Management, protection and interpretation at Christian heritage sites in Egypt Conclusion 5. The heritage policy context: England, Egypt and the world Heritage legislation in England: The Ancient Monuments Act to Historic England The current state of English archaeology and heritage management: Weaknesses and strengths UNESCO and its role in world heritage protection Conclusion Current issues in Egyptian heritage policy development The way forward for Egyptian heritage discourse 6. A case study of Coptic monuments in urban Cairo: The churches of al Adra and Abu Sefain (Haret Zuwaila complex) Introduction Historical background and environmental issues Description of the church of Al Adra and Abu Sefein Condition survey of both churches Walls Walls of Abu Sefain Entrance to Abu Sefein Floor Pillars Ambon Well Significance Discussion Visitation to the church Conclusion 7. The Monastery of St Paul Historical background Description of the Monastery of St Paul, its churches and ancillary buildings Cistern and spring of St Paul The Mill Reception rooms Church of St Michael Pharmacy/bakery Old stables Keep Refectory Church of St Mercurius and The Cave Church of St Paul Assessment of significance Previous conservative work Discussion Conclusion 8. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abu Mina Location Historical background to the site and description of the church complex Description of the site of Abu Mina Great Basilica Modern church within the Great Basilica Martyr Church Baptistery Central gathering square The Roman town Assessment of significance Assessment of current conservation and management measures at the site Previous conservation plans Discussion Tourism impacts Conclusion 9. Conclusion Glossary of Coptic architectural terms Bibliography

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'This is a ground-breaking work'. Professor Gawdat Gabra, former director of the Coptic Museum, Cairo

{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang2057{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Calibri;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Verdana;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\sa160\sl252\slmult1\f0\fs22\lquote The book is richly illustrated, with maps, tables and photos from public and private archives. (\'85) Besides contributing to protecting this sizeable but neglected cultural heritage from potential damage and loss, this volume offers a valuable resource to conduct further research and it will be a useful reference work for studies on rock-cut sites from other contexts, both regional and extra-regional.\rquote Margherita Riso, Medieval Archaeology, Vol 65.1 (2021)\par \lquote This is a ground-breaking work\rquote . Professor Gawdat Gabra, former director of the Coptic Museum, Cairo\par \pard\f1\fs17\par }

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Dan Heale has been working in the heritage sector for the past 14 years. He has worked on projects in the UK, Barbados, Spain and Austria. He has managed many projects within the UK as site director and has a particular interest in urban archaeology and heritage protection.

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