Ninth International Conference of the Dakhleh Oasis Project (Prato, Italy, 2018) - Programme Carlo Rindi Nuzzolo 10.26180/5c9c0d2f7365a https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/conference_contribution/Ninth_International_Conference_of_the_Dakhleh_Oasis_Project_Prato_Italy_2018_-_Programme/7841441 <div><b>A retrospective after 40 years dedicated to Anthony J. Mills<br></b></div><div><br></div><div><div>The Ninth International Conference of the Dakhleh Oasis Project marks the 40th year of investigations in the Dakhleh Oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert (1978 - 2018). In recognition of this occasion the conference provided a forum for project members and colleagues to synthesise long-term research findings, reflect on current understandings of the oasis, and explored future directions for studying the oasis and its surroundings.</div><div><br></div><div>The conference is dedicated to Anthony J. Mills, founder of the Dakhleh Oasis Project.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Presented paper:</b> "Past, Present, and Future of the Kellis Cartonnage: aspects of cultural heritage protection and preservation".<br></div><div><br></div><div>The conference was supported by the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies, the Centre for Ancient Cultures, Monash University, and the Egyptology Society of Victoria.</div><div><b>The Conference venue was the Monash University Prato Centre.</b><br></div><div><br></div><div>Part of the scientific committee. Conference planning and preparation; promotion and design of the programme and book of abstracts.<br></div><div><br></div><div><div><div><a href="https://bit.ly/33YaHc3" target="_blank">PhD Research Project</a><br></div></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8183-8483">https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8183-8483</a></div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://dakhlehoasisproject.com/">http://dakhlehoasisproject.com/</a></div><div><br></div><div><div><a href=" https://www.monash.edu/arts/philosophical-historical-international-studies/ancient-kellis " target="_blank">Monash University Dakhleh Oasis Project</a></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://research.monash.edu/en/activities/ninth-international-conference-of-the-dakhleh-oasis-project-2" target="_blank">DOP9</a> </div></div></div></div> 2019-05-15 05:12:37 Dakhleh Oasis Project Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt Dakhleh Oasis Dakhla Oasis Western Desert region Western Desert peoples Western Desert oases, Egypt Western Desert, Egypt Egyptian religion ancient egyptian religion Ancient Egypt Graeco-Roman Period burial customs excavations Archaeological Context archaeological research funerary rituals mummy mask footcase full body cover cartonnage egittologia Egyptology Archaeology Fieldwork Ismant al-Kharab Ismant el-Kharab Kellis Kellis 1 Cemetery Graeco/Roman Egypt Arab Spring Art market antiquities Artisans Craftsmen craftsmanship workshops private collections art market cultural heritage sites cultural heritage protection cultural heritage significance Lootings Egypt digital humanities