Egyptology
and Archaeology, have become an ongoing fascination. This
is evident by the regular programming on these subjects
on A&E, the History and Discovery Channels. In addition
after the events of 9/11 there is growing interest in
the Islamic Culture and Religion as people seek to understand
what has been previously unknown or misunderstood.
Khaled is interested in sharing his knowledge on these subjects.
As an Egyptologist / Archaeologist with
a strong interest in both ancient Egyptian & Islamic History
- Art and Architecture - and having a license to guide in
Egypt - Khaled now resides in Canada and is available for:
Lectures, Public Talks and Presentations, Group guiding Arabic/English
translations and Assistance with any Egyptian projects.
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Recent
Presentations and Lectures:
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-Queens County Historical Society :Ancient
Egypt
-Lunenburg Rotary Club : Pyramids
of Egypt
-Lights along the Shore Festival :Alexandria
Lighthouse
-Broad Cove Community Center : An
Introduction to Ancient Egypt
-Queens County Museum :Valley
of the Kings
-Graduated from Cairo university-Faculty of Engineering.
-Diploma in urban development projects for the areas surrounding
the ancient monuments.
-A post graduate degree in Tourism, Archaeology and Egyptology.
-Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic,Fair
Italian and German.
-Freelance work experience for several companies, particularly
in and around Cairo, Luxor,Aswan,Sinai and Alexandria.
-Urban development of the communities around tomb of the
nobles Thebes.
-Scientific ways to protect the Egyptian monuments.
-The building of the Egyptian museum.
-Ottoman monuments in Cairo.
-The Minarets ,Islamic Unique landmarks.
-History of Constantinople and Mohammed The conqueror.
-Ancient Egypt for the Children.
-The pyramids; volumes and Quantities.
-Egyptian Sketches.
-Alabaster and marble master pieces.
-Arabic prayers; walls calligraphy.
-Canadian Society of the Study of Ancient Egypt.
-International Association of Egyptologists.
-Egyptian Tour Guides Syndicate.
-Cambridge University Egyptologists Group.
For
several years Khaled has been involved with the Center
of Egyptian Civilization studies organizing Educational
Tours to Egypt for students and youth from the States/Japan/England
and other countries. These studies included sightseeing,
condensed courses on Egypt, the social life, ethnic groups,
architecture and Islamic heritage.
He continues as a member of the Tour Guide Association
of Egypt .
Through
the Egyptian
Civilization Center and many Tourism
Associations he has hosted, managed, guided and taught many
subjects on Tourism, Egyptology and Archaeology to individuals
and groups.
Khaled designed new programs including Arabic classes
and Arabic city planning for old Cairo and Coptic Cairo.
This included showing the traditional ways of building
hot climate houses, building with the people in mind,
mud brick houses, domed and vaulted houses, the Islamic
heritage, the beliefs, the women, the history and ethnic
groups in Egypt.
In
1998 he participated in setting up a large festival entitled
“Gourna Egyptian Treasures Under Siege” to preserve the
tombs of the Nobles in western Thebes (Luxor) and protect
the local crafts the social culture of the people living
around the tombs.
In
2000 he was involved in a project at the Baris Oasis celebrating
the history of Hassan Fathy the world famous Egyptian
architect and thinker.
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"My
partner and I own an International Online Travel
Agency - although International in content we specialize
in Egypt and have a separate Egypt website.
I am involved in the travel business and I am keen
to attend Trade Shows Worldwide.
I hold the Super Host Award from TIANS Canada."
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Khaled
has a strong interest in History and learning, and enjoys
meeting new people and passing on his knowledge either
in a teaching or guiding environment. Please see his Testimonials
by clicking on the link below. This will give you a better
idea of the relationships he has built as a result of
his guiding and teaching.
Testimonials
and References:
JOIN
ME FOR YOUR INSIGHTS INTO EGYPT.
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| Saqara
complex Egypt |
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| Traces
of mud and Lime stone |
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| British
Museum |
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| Islamic
Section |
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| Baharia
Oasis Egypt |
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| White
desert -Natural stone |
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| British
Museum |
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| Cracking
codes Exhibition |
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Portugal Master award |
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