Al-Shurafa Shrine Conservation Project
Conservation of Mamluk shrine commemorating descendants of the prophet in al-Hattaba neighbourhood within al-Khalifa municipality north of the Cairo Citadel. Previously used as a sabil, use of massive stone masonry blocks indicates it was part of a larger waterworks system or of a monumental structure related to the Citadel. Project Director: May Al-Ibrashy
| Conservation of Mamluk shrine commemorating descendants of the prophet in al-Hattaba neighbourhood within al-Khalifa municipality north of the Cairo Citadel. Previously used as a sabil, use of massive stone masonry blocks indicates it was part of a larger waterworks system or of a monumental structure related to the Citadel. The conservation project is part of a larger development plan proposed by Megawra - Built Environment Collective and approved by the Ministry of Antiquities. Project work scope includes: • Detailed documentation and research • Garbage removal • Stone masonry repairs: consolidation, crack repair, stone exchange, cleaning and repointing • Repair of special elements: window grills, stone basin and cenotaph • Roof works: damp-proofing, tiling, rain disposal system • Site presentation: lighting, information panels, paving and wayfinding signage This is in addition to stakeholder outreach activities, both online and onsite to enable its use as a base for a heritage industries development centre. |
Project Details
Location: Cairo, Egypt, Northern Africa, Africa
Organiser(s):
Megawra Built Environment Collective
Funder(s):
American Research Center in Egypt-Antiquities Endowment Fund
Funding received: $100,000.00
Commencement Date: 09/2019
Project Status: Active
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