Tourist Guidance Department organizes a field visit for fourth-level students to the Mamluk Necropolis

قسم الإرشاد السياحي ينظم زيارة ميدانية لطلاب المستوى الرابع بمنطقة قرافة المماليك

In the framework of enhancing the practical skills of the students of the Tourist Guidance Department

Under the patronage of
Prof. Dr. Taher Hassan Mohamed Abdelhamid
Acting Dean of the Faculty and Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs

And under the supervision of
Prof. Dr. Walid Sheikh El-Arab
Head of the Tourist Guidance Department

A scientific field visit was organized for fourth-level students of the department to the Mamluk Necropolis in Cairo on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as part of the practical requirements of the course (Tourist Guidance 6)

This academic activity was conducted under the scientific supervision of the course professors
Prof. Dr. Aisha El-Tohami,
Emeritus Professor of the Department
Prof. Dr. Mervat Abdelhadi,
Professor of the Department and Acting Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development

The students were accompanied by

Mr. Ayman Ismail,

Assistant Lecturer of the Department,

who provided field explanations, clarifications, and practical training focusing on equipping students with archaeological interpretation skills and recognizing the unique architectural features of the Mamluk era

The visit included a detailed tour explaining several archaeological treasures at the site, most notably
Khanqah of Al-Nasir Faraj ibn Barquq
Dome of Jani Bek Al-Dawadar
Dome of Qarqumas
Khanqah of Al-Ashraf Barsbay
Complex of Sultan Qaytbay

Additionally, the training covered explanations of several important domes and funerary structures, including Dome of Qunsuwa Abu Saeed, Complex of Sultan Inal, Complex of Emir Qarqumas “Grand Emir”, Dome of Asfour, and Dome of Yashbak

These periodic visits organized by the department aim to link academic knowledge with professional reality, preparing students to efficiently engage with open archaeological sites, thereby contributing to the training of distinguished tourist guides who represent Egyptian tourism honorably