Author

Monica Hanna

is an archaeologist. Her research focuses on space, knowledge and identity of archaeological sites, with emphasis on different meanings and reflections of heritage on identity of space and communities. She has been working on a project in al-Qurna, Luxor on the different narratives of the multiple worlds of the Theban Necropolis and its meanings to the various stakeholders.

Articles by this author

issue 5

Losing Heritage, Losing Identity

Egypt's cultural identity is threatened by the recent widespread looting and destruction of its archaeological sites. But why do people loot their own fragile heritage? Are local communities to blame for such widespread acts of cultural vandalism? Or is the problem far more complex?