Faculty of Archaeology at Sohag University organized the third field visit to the archaeological site of Atrebis for the first-year students from the faculty’s departments (Egyptian Antiquities, Islamic Antiquities, and Restoration of Antiquities).
This visit comes as part of the university’s activities and its constant interest in its students to raise their scientific awareness and link the theoretical aspect with the practical aspect.
Al-Nomany emphasized the university’s commitment to organizing numerous visits to archaeological and heritage sites to familiarize students with the importance of Egypt’s cultural and civilizational heritage, promote Egyptian national identity, and strengthen a sense of belonging.
He also emphasized the university’s commitment to providing students with distinguished practical experience that connects them to their academic studies and develops learning methods that enhance their capabilities and qualify them to excel in the job market.
Dr. Fahim Hegazy, Dean of the faculty, explained that the Atribes area in Sheikh Hamad is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, as it provides unique glimpses into its ancient history that extends back to different periods of Egyptian eras, starting from the Ptolemaic era and reaching the Roman and Byzantine eras.
The area is distinguished by its ancient temples and tombs carved into the rock.
In addition to the many discoveries uncovered by the excavations, which reflect the influence of the various cultures that passed through them, he added that during the visit, the students listened to a detailed explanation of the antiquities of the Atribes region and the most important archaeological missions operating in the area, in addition to a review of the components and remains of the ancient monastery and church located in the area.
The visit was attended by Dr. Fahim Hegazy, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Alaa El-Din Abdel-Aal, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Zarazir, Head of the Department of Islamic Antiquities, under the supervision of Dr. Mahmoud El-Sayed Mohamed, Lecturer of Islamic Architecture, Dr. Ahmed Sayed, Lecturer of Coptic Arts, Dr. Adel Refaat, Lecturer of Egyptian Antiquities, Mohamed El-Sayed, Assistant lecturer in the Department of Egyptian Antiquities, and Asmaa Farghal, Assistant lecturer in the Department of Islamic Antiquities.