This paper reflects on the pioneering role of Wafaa El-Saddik as director of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and on our scholarly collaboration. It describes the joint exhibitions dedicated to Victor Loret and to the history of the museum, built from the Egyptological Archives of the University of Milan and Cairo collections. The paper highlights the scientific and educational value of these temporary displays. It also underlines Wafaa’s commitment to heritage preservation and to engaging younger generations. Finally, this paper offers a personal remembrance of her enthusiasm, pragmatism, and lasting friendship.
Dr Wafaa El-Saddik and our joint exhibitions at the Cairo Museum / P. Piacentini - In: Egypt’s Greatest Treasure : Studies in Egyptology, Museology and Archaeology in Honour of Wafaa T. El-Saddik / [a cura di] K.C. Lakomy, S. Abdel Razik Saddik, R. El-Sayed. - Prima edizione. - Wiesbaden : Reichert Verlag, 2025. - ISBN 978-3-7520-0942-2. - pp. 41-41
Dr Wafaa El-Saddik and our joint exhibitions at the Cairo Museum
P. Piacentini
2025
Abstract
This paper reflects on the pioneering role of Wafaa El-Saddik as director of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and on our scholarly collaboration. It describes the joint exhibitions dedicated to Victor Loret and to the history of the museum, built from the Egyptological Archives of the University of Milan and Cairo collections. The paper highlights the scientific and educational value of these temporary displays. It also underlines Wafaa’s commitment to heritage preservation and to engaging younger generations. Finally, this paper offers a personal remembrance of her enthusiasm, pragmatism, and lasting friendship.
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