The First Internatinal Conference in Restoration of Heritage Masonry Structures

Cairo, Egypt
April 24-27, 2006

Dr. Ahmad Hamid. Professor of Structural Engineering at the CAEE Department of Drexel University launched The First International Conference on Restoration of Heritage Masonry Structures in Cairo April 24 to 27, 2006. The conference was held under the auspices of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. The conference provided a forum for the exchange of information about evaluation, assessment and restoration/retrofit of historic, ancient and heritage masonry structures. Over 75 delegates from 12 countries attended the two and half days conference. For details about the technical program of the conference you may visit the conference website: www.hmc-cairo2006.com

A post-conference Nile cruise workshop was held April 28 to May 1st. A group of six experts headed by Dr. Ahmad Hamid participated in this workshop with the objective of drafting a conservation guidelines for heritage masonry structures in Egypt. A detailed outline was presented to the Supreme Council and a proposal will follow to seek funding from local and international organizations to complete the guidelines and include two detailed case studies of critical and comprehensive conservation projects in Egypt.