To shed light on Egypt’s underwater cultural heritage, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is launching a photography competition for amateur photographers starting Friday, August 1, 2025. The competition aims to select the best photograph showcasing one of the underwater archaeological artifacts recovered from the Mediterranean Sea, currently displayed at either the Graeco-Roman Museum or the Alexandria National Museum.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, H.E. Sherif Fathy, emphasized that this initiative reflects the Ministry’s commitment to raising awareness about the importance of submerged cultural heritage and highlighting Egypt’s unique archaeological treasures discovered beneath the Mediterranean. He added that the competition is aligned with Egypt’s obligations under the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, explained that the competition is one of several upcoming events organized by the Ministry to spotlight this exceptional heritage. Details of the competition will be announced via the official social media pages of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The competition is open to photographers from Egypt and abroad, who are invited to photograph the submerged artifacts on display at the Graeco-Roman Museum and Alexandria National Museum during official opening hours between August 1 and August 10, 2025.
Participants must submit their photographs along with a brief CV to the following email address: [email protected], no later than Thursday, August 14, 2025.
A specialized jury composed of university professors and experts in photography and archaeology will evaluate the submissions, under the supervision of the competition’s technical secretariat.
Dr. Ahmed Rahima, Assistant Minister for Human Resource Development and Head of the Central Training Unit, noted that judging will focus on artistic quality, visual creativity, and the ability to highlight the fine details and aesthetic appeal of the artifacts.
Winners will be announced on Monday, August 18, 2025, and will be honored at an official award ceremony on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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