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The Revival of Madinet Madi

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Contemporary Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Heritage
Egyptian archaeology
Heritage Studies
Leisure and culture
Role of tourism in Community development and involvement
Tourism guidance studies

Abstract

Several authors have contributed to our understanding of the concept of neglected heritage as well as to our interpretation of the various aspects of such heritage whether tangible or intangible. In various destinations, however, heritage assets are marginalized and forgotten. Central to this is the fact that the survival of human heritage is not limited to the physical preservation and maintenance of heritage assets but extends to include the interpretation, documentation and transmission of the knowledge embodied in them from a generation to another. In Egypt, there are several cultural heritage sites/monuments that are of great historic significance, even though little is known about them in contemporary times. Besides, the contribution of such sites to the country's cultural tourism product is hardly noticeable. The current paper investigates the potential contribution of Al Fayoum governorate to the Egyptian cultural tourism product with particular emphasis on the historical site of Madinet Madi. The paper concludes with a number of recommendations on how to promote the country's neglected heritage with specific consideration to the historic site of Madinet Madi.

DOI

10.21608/ejth.2016.333990

Keywords

Tourism - Heritage, Fayoum, Madinet Madi, Egypt

Volume

23

Article Issue

2

Related Issue

45222

Issue Date

2016-08-01

Receive Date

2024-01-03

Publish Date

2016-08-01

Page Start

74

Page End

93

Print ISSN

1997-163X

Online ISSN

1998-3301

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333,990

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Publication Title

Egyptian Journal of Tourism and Hospitality

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The Revival of Madinet Madi

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29 Dec 2024