Within the framework of an ongoing cultural partnership to promote archaeological and historical awareness, the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage, in cooperation with the Archaeological Society of Alexandria, organized a rich and specialized lecture yesterday, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The seminar, titled "Queens, Princesses, and Hanems of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty: Eternal Archaeological Landmarks and Artistic Collections,"was held at the headquarters of the Archaeological Society of Alexandria.
The event witnessed a distinguished turnout of foundation leaders, academics, and specialists, led by Mr. Ali Abu Dashish, Director of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage; Dr. Ibrahim Darwish, Director of the Foundation’s Alexandria branch; Dr. Magda Abdullah, former Head of the Archaeology Department at the Faculty of Arts, Kafr El-Sheikh University; Dr. Walaa Salem; and Mr. Abdullah Taha, Director of Training at the Foundation, alongside a gathering of archaeologists and heritage enthusiasts from the Mediterranean city.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Raafat Abdel-Razek, Professor of Islamic Archaeology and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Tanta University, who reviewed a distinguished historical and artistic era of modern Egyptian history. The seminar addressed a bundle of scientific axes, beginning with the titles of the women of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty and the progression of their ranks. It also featured a showcase of the most famous architectural structures and palaces belonging to the queens, princesses, noblewomen, and hanems of the royal family.
Furthermore, the lecture touched upon numerous rare antiquities and artistic collections, alongside the exquisite raw materials used to craft the unique toiletries and jewelry currently preserved in Egyptian museums. Dr. Abdel-Razek also shed light on the royal insignia and emblems found on architectural structures, as well as the royal monograms executed on the rare artifacts under study. The seminar concluded by introducing the most prominent figures, rulers, queens, and princesses of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty who left a clear mark on Egyptian history.
The event concluded with an open discussion and widespread praise for the architectural and artistic richness left by the Muhammad Ali Dynasty as an integral part of Egypt's significant heritage, while emphasizing the Foundation's commitment to continuing these specialized events to highlight the features of Egyptian cultural identity across different eras.
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