Center for Cultural and Natural Heritage

CULTNAT has been most efficient in establishing itself as a legitimate documenter of cultural and natural heritage in Egypt and the Mediterranean region. Through this process, CULTNAT has integrated in the fields of ICT, cultural anthropology, linguistics, the arts, social and economic development, history, architecture, ancient Egyptian studies and biology. The Center's mandate is to document the various aspects of Egypt's tangible and intangible cultural heritage as well as its natural heritage. This involves the implementation of the national plan of action towards the documentation program, making use of the most up-to-date information technology in collaboration with the national and international specialized organizations. The Center also aims at increasing public awareness of Egypt's cultural and natural heritage using all available media as well as building capacities of professionals in the fields of conservation and documentation of cultural and natural heritage. CULTNAT has promoted capacity building and cooperation initiatives with both domestic and international collaborations with other institutions, as well as promoted the involvement and participation of the communities at the local level to enhance authenticity and development.