The Future of Egyptology

Published by Diwan, The Future of Egyptology (Mustaqbal 'Ilm al-Masriyyat) by renowned Egyptian archaeologist and scholar Dr. Monica Hanna is a pivotal critical work addressing the urgent need to decolonize Egyptian heritage. Dr. Hanna investigates how Egyptology was historically shaped through colonial frameworks that marginalized local voices and institutionalized the outflow of antiquities to Western museums. The book advocates for comprehensive repatriation, legal and ethical restitutions, and a paradigm shift toward community-centered archaeology. By integrating modern digital preservation techniques with local heritage rights, Hanna outlines a forward-looking roadmap where Egyptians actively reclaim their historical narrative and reshape the future of archaeological practice.

It offers an essential, courageous insider critique of traditional Egyptology, tackling antiquity restitution, colonial legacy, and the future of indigenous heritage preservation.

Essential for archaeologists, historians, museum curators, students of cultural heritage, and anyone interested in decolonization studies and the politics of global antiquities.