About Me

Hassan R. Aglan

CURRENT OCCUPATION:

Egyptologist, Archaeological Illustrator and Epigrapher, Site Management Planer; Field Director

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MTA), LUXOR. 2001.

PostDoc ERC DiverseNile,, Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichFaculty of Cultural StudiesEgyptian Archaeology and Art History

Online instructor: www.academia.edu/learn/Hassan_Aglan

JOB

JOB DUTIES/

  • Responsible for archaeological investigations and excavations.
  • Responsible for archaeological documentation, including photography and archaeological planning and illustrations.
  • Epigraphic documentation and the final publications, digital epigraphy, digital inking, digital archiving, and 3D model.
  • preparation of the site management plan for the archaeological sites.
  • Conservative supervision in consultation with the restoration department.
  • Assessment Research Administrator aiming to record and republish the objects in the storages and the monuments in West Bank – Luxor
  • 2010-2012: Participate with the team of Scientific Research Administrator in Luxor, West Bank. Which aims with record and republish the objects in the storages and the monuments in West Bank – Luxor
  • 2009-2010: Director of Carter House in West Bank – Luxor- Egypt.
  • General place of work:
  • Egypt: Luxor (West bank, East bank), Abydous, Asuit, Mitrahena and Giza.
  • Germany: Würsburg and Schweinfort

EDUCATION/

University of Basel (2021-2022)

Post-Doc Fellowship: Recently discovered blocks from Central Dra’ Abu el-Naga, A comparison study.

Humboldt University (2014-2018)

PhD in Egyptology, Cultural, social and Faculty Education Science Institute of Archaeology, , Berlin:

“Recently discovered 18th Dynasty Tombs at central Dra’ Abu el-Naga: A study of the tomb architecture, cemetery structure and burial customs “

Humboldt University (2015-2016)

Courses in the Master Section Archeology and Cultural History of Northeastern Africa

South Valley University Qina. Egypt (2009-2012)

Master in Egyptology: ” Artistic and Architecture Values of the Private Monuments in the Reign of Ramisses III”.

South Valley University Qina. Egypt (2006)

Pre-master studies in Egyptology

South Valley University Qina. Egypt (1995-1999)

B.A. in Egyptology, Faculty of Arts, Egyptology

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE/

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, HYPERLINK “https://unibasel.academia.edu/”, Switzerland department Ancient Studies | Egyptology, University of Basel (2022-2023)

  • Retracing the original context of the very rich archaeological material from Central Dra’ Abu el-Naga.
  • Finding possible relationships and links between the findings of the different other archaeological sites in Dra’ Abu el-Naga.
  • bring together and thus complete already collected and unpublished data of the necropolis in the framework of fruitful cooperation and scientific exchange.
  • establish important links of the unpublished objects from all of these different areas.

PhD Research, Faculty of Cultural, Social and Educational Sciences, Institute for Archaeology, Humboldt University in Berlin (2014-2018)

  • Study the private necropolis, mainly Central Dea’ Abou el-Naga, dating to the New Kingdom. Up to very recently
  • Recording of their architecture and the reconstruction of the original context of the objects, which formed part of their burial equipment.
  • HYPERLINK “http://www.dainst.org/sites/default/files/medien/de/DAIK_DAN_5_g.jpg?ft=all” \o “Fig. 5: Area A: remains of a tomb superstructure made of unfired mud bricks © DAI”Reconstruction of the occupation and development history of the necropolis of that area of Dra’ Abu el-Naga.

Research Project, Faculty of Cultural, Social and Educational Sciences, Institute for Archaeology, Humboldt University in Berlin (2015)

  • Prepare plans for all the new tombs, as well as sections and 3D views of two of the tombs.
  • Place the new tombs in their archaeological context,
  • Study the most important architectural features.

EXPERIENCES

EXCAVATIONS FOR MTA (many seasons):

2012:

  • The Avenue of Sphinxes (Luxor Temple)
  • Field director, responsible for illustration, recording, supervision, and reporting.

2009-2011:

  • Valley of the Nobles (Central Dra’ Abu el-Naga), West Bank, Luxor.
    • Field director, responsible for illustration, recording, supervision, and reporting. 

2000-2004:

  • The Avenue of Sphinxes, between Karnak and Luxor temples.
  • Mut temple, Karnak
  • Temple of Ka-Mut-Ef of Tuthmosis III.
  • Area of Abu El-Goud.
  • Ring Road around Karnak Temples.
  • Responsible for recording and epigraphy

PROJECTS AS A MEMBER/

Illustrator, “German Archaeological Institute” DAI Cairo, headed by Felix Arnold (2020)

· Digitization of the original hand-drawings of New Kingdom reliefs from Elephantine.

Egyptologist, “Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München” LMU, headed by Julia Budka (2019-2022)

· Participated as a team member in the fieldwork.

Archaeologist, Ausbrabungen-Specht Company, Schweinfort-Germany, (2019)

· I participated in all the archaeological and documentation activities.

Illustrator, LMU, AnchHor project, headed by Julia Budka (2018)

· Digitization of the original documentation of the campaign 2018.

Archaeologist, Team Leader, BFAD, Heyse Company, Würsburg project – Germany (2018)

· Participated in all the archaeological and documentation activities

Draftsman and Illustrator “American Research Center in Egypt” ARCE (2013)

·  Dealing with drawing using Illustrator systems, as a part of preparing for publication.

.Digital epigrapher, New York University Ramsis II Temple Digital Epigraphy Project, headed by Sameh Iskander (2012-2013)

· The work involved computer corrections of collated certain line drawings of the temple inscriptions.

 Digital inking, “Ancient Egypt Research Associates” AERA (2011)

· Involved with digital drawing sections and plans of GPMP Khentkawes Town for publication.

 Draftsman and Illustrator, AERA (2011)

· Dealing with drawing and digitizing by using GIS and Illustrator systems.

Draftsman, Australian Archaeological Institute Mission in Assasseif, (2009)

· Hand drawing for the small finds

Draftsman, Johns Hopkins University for TT 92 in West Bank in Luxor, directed by Betsy Bryan (2009)

·As a part of the wall scenes epigraphy team.

Archiver, German archeological project for Amenhotep III temple in West Bank in Luxor, directed by Hourig Sourouzian (2009)

· Dealing with data updates (very short term).

Digital inking ARCE 2009

· Prepared Khaled ebn El-Waleed Garden plans using graphic programs for the mission publication.

Site management planer ARCE (2007)

·  Implementation of Site Management Plan of Medinet Habu Temple, Luxor.

Taking GPS points for all the registered sites in Luxor (2007)

·within the Egyptian Antiquities Information System Project (Finnish Egyptian project at the MTA)

 

Excavator, Italian archeological project for Milano Museum in Luxor directed by Dr. Francesco Tiradritti, (2004-2006)

·Dealing with data update and excavation supervision

 

Digital archiver Italian Mission in Assassif (Luxor) (2004-2005)

· Creation of the Arabic version of the website HYPERLINK “http://www.harwa.it”www.harwa.it for, and responsible for making updates for it.

· Dealing with data updates and excavation supervision

TEACHING EXPERIENCE/

FIELD SUPERVISOR and TEACHER (Manual and Digital Epigraphy):

Digital Epigraphy Instructor,TT 110 “Epigraphy and Research Field School”ERFS (2017-2022)

  • Teaching digital epigraphy.
  • design the training program.
  • Wall and objects 3D scanning with a normal digital camera and AgiSoft program, short-term (1 week).

Tutor“Egypt Exploration Society”EES Egypt (2013):

  • Trainer in “Objects, Hand Drawing, and Digital Epigraphy Essential”.

Tutor by MTA,“American Research Center in Egypt” ARCE and  AERA(2011)

  • Supervisor of illustration team in Memphis Beginning Field School, held in Saqqara.

Tutor byMTA, ARCE and AERA(2011)

  • Supervisor of illustration team in Study Season Field School held in Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples – Luxor.
  • : Learning the students digital drawing principles of objects, pottery shards, and epigraphy.

Tutor by MTA, ARCE and AERA(2010)

  • Supervisor of illustration team in Salvage Archaeological Field School held in Luxor Temple – Luxor.
  • : teaching the students drawing principles of objects, pottery shards, and epigraphy.

FIELD SUPERVISOR and TEACHER (Site Management Planning):

Teacher,“Environmental Quality International” EQI, “AgenceFrancais Development” AFDand MTA (2012)

  • Trainer in the Site Management Training Program, “Enhancing the Value of Saqqara Archaeological Site” held, in Saqqara.
  • Prepared scientific material for the Site Management Training Program, “Enhancing the Value of Saqqara Archaeological Site”,

ADDITIONALSKILLS&COURSES/

Training in Crisis and risk management in the archeological sites Course held by “The Egyptian National Association for Relief and Disaster” ENARD in Zamalek, 2010)

Training in database and network IT in Egyptian Museum (Egypt) (10 days, “Registration, Collections Management & Documentation department” RCMDD, 2009).

Training in “Total Station Data Analysis, reporting data analysis and monuments deformation monitoring class” by ARCE at Karnak Temples, 2009.

How to deal with intrusions on the archeological sites, Course by MTA in Zamalek, 2009

Course in Site Management Planning for Medinet Habu (Egypt, Luxor), (4 months, 620 Hours, ARCE, 2006); Sharing with the team how to put a plan and proposal according to available possibilities and the existing situation and analyze it.

The dairy the weekly report and the final report were in English.

Work closely with the team as a teamwork.

Learned how to deal with the local community and Stakeholders.

GIS (Geographic Information Systems), at Egyptian Antiquities of Information SystemEAIS project, MTA ZAMALEK, 2005.

learned how to digital analyze data

Field Schools:

Giza Analysis and Publication Field School, (2 months, Giza, ARCE and AERA, 2010);

This course taught me how to deal with drawing by using a computer program to prepare it for publication.

Advanced Field School, (2 months, Giza, ARCE and AERA, 2009);

This course taught how to draw all types of archaeological materials like ceramics, objects, epigraphy, wall reliefs, and also site plans and sections. I also learned how to prepare

Beginning Field School, in Luxor (Khaled ebn El-Waleed Garden), (2 months, Giza, ARCE and AERA, 2008);

I had more reporting and data structure reports skills.

Use Harris Matrix

AWARDS/

  • Post. Doc., Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship (Switzerland, Basel) (2021-2022)
  • Centenary Award by “Egypt Exploration Society”EES(Egypt, Luxor) (1930 £) 2015
  • PhD scholarship German Egyptian Research Long-term Scholarship (GERLS) by “German Academic Exchange Service”DAAD(Germany, Berlin) (2014- 2018)
  • Traveling scholarship in Berlin and Bonn by German Archaeological Institute, Germany.((15 days) 2010)
  • Traveling Scholarship in Italy from Milano Museum (Italy, Montepulciano). (1 month) (2003)

PATENTS/

CPD: Complete Profile Drawer , “Deutsches Patent und Markenamt” undernumber : DE 10 2017 001 345 A1 2018.08.09

HYPERLINK “http://www.freepatentsonline.com/DE102017001345.html”http://www.freepatentsonline.com/DE102017001345.html

to draw a complete profile of pottery shards in just 3 to 5 minutes

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES/

Egypt Exploration Society, 2016-present

PUBLICATIONS/

Hassan AglanObjects traveling to Central Dra’ Abou el-Naga (CDAN), Prague Egyptological Studies, PES XXXII (2024), in process.

Hassan Aglan, The reconstruction of the occupation and history development of the necropolis of that area of Central Dra’ Abu el-Naga (CDAN)”, Boletín de la Asociación Española de Egiptología (BAEDE) 2024, in process.

Hassan Aglan, Unknown Funerary cones From Central Dea ‘ Abou el-Naga (CDAN), Egitto e Vicino Oriente 45 (EVO 45) 2022, 73-81.

Hassan Aglan, The Geology of Central Dra’ Abo el-Naga (CDAN) and its effect on the design of the tomb”, Revista de la Sociedad Uruguaya de Egiptología 39 (RSUE 39), 26-34.

Hassan Aglan, Mummification Techniques during the Third Intermediate Period”, Journal of the Hellenic Institute of Egyptology (JHIE) 4th, 2021, in process.

Hassan Aglan, Using 3D models to clarify the construction sequence of ancient Egyptian tombs, A case study on tombs Z8, ST01, and ST02”, EA 61, 2022, forthcoming.

Hassan Aglan,Royal Statue Fragments from Western Thebes”, The Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities/La Société pour l’Étude de l’ Égypte Ancient  JSSEA 48 (2021–2022), 95-100.

Hassan Aglan,Hatshepsut and the Apis race. New quartzite relief fragments from Dra’ Abu el-Naga”, Études et Travaux, Number XXXI, 2018, 17–26.

Hassan Aglan,3D tombs modeling by simple tools, Classical Studies in a Digital Age: Egyptology, Papyrology and Beyond, Leipzig, November 4-6, 2015,

Hassan Aglan, New lintel of a False Door of the overseer of the works of Amun, Revista Mundo Antigo in 2015-2 (December) issue.

CONFERENCEPAPERS/

Hassan Aglan, The architectural values of the nobles tombs in the time of King Ramses III in Thebes,12th Berlin working group Young Aegyptologie ( BAJA 12), , with “, Berlin 19th-21stMay, 2022.

Hassan Aglan, The social relations in the Central Dra’ Abo el-Naga (CDAN) during the Third Intermediate Period , Genealogy and Prosopography as Sources for Historical Chonorology, Vien 4th-7th May, 2022

Hassan Aglan, 3-D models of Egyptian tombs, Ankh- Hor Study Day “, online Zoom meeting, LMU Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, 5th November 2020.

Hassan Aglan, Digital Epigraphy, main aspects, Scientific Department Center of Karnak Lectures series, Luxor, November with, 17th December 2017.

Hassan Aglan, Recently discovered 18th Dynasty Tombs at central Dra’ Abu el-Naga, Luxor, Egypt, AADAAD Long Night of Ideas, Berlin, 12th May, 2017.

Hassan Aglan, New aspects from Central Dra ‘ Abu el-Naga, New Research on Egyptian Culture and History, Berlin, 8th December, 2016.

Hassan Aglan, Documentation of the recently discovered tombs in Central Dra’ Abou El- Nage – West Bank – Luxor, Current British Archeology in Egypt 2016, London, July 9th-10th, 2016.

Hassan Aglan, 3D tombs modeling by simple tools, Classical Studies in a Digital Age: Egyptology, Papyrology and Beyond, Leipzig., 4th-6thNovember, 2015.

WORKSHOPS/

Participation in the discussion rounds in the “Egyptian Antiquities of Information System” EAIS project workshop; Archaeologists forum for the management and protection of historical heritage and the application of GIS in the EAIS project:

aiming to improve the capability of the Enlarge MTA, and protect Egyptian archaeological Areale with advanced technologies (GIS), 2006.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES:

2016: Creating a 3D animated model for A temporary exhibition of the Tut collection.

HYPERLINK “https://www.dropbox.com/s/4qs3jltrhncltj7/Animation_150416.wmv?dl=0″https://www.dropbox.com/s/4qs3jltrhncltj7/Animation_150416.wmv?dl=0

2004-to present: Dealing with writing hieroglyphic texts by using Winglyph program for many masters of Egyptology.

2002-2013: Dealing with the graphic, computer maintenance and system administration, in Five Brothers Company for Computer and Graphic Services in Luxor.

It gave me the ability to deal with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical support skills.

PERSONAL WEBSITE

2021: “http://www.academia.edu/learn/Hassan_Aglan

online Archaeological documentation instructor

2019: https://digitalinking.net/”https://digitalinking.net/.

A blog was created and launched about the new methods of digital documentation of material culture, where I tried to develop a strategy for digitizing collections and plans.

VARIOUS INFORMATIONS

Languages:

Arabic:   Mother tongue.

English:  Excellent

German: Very Good

Computer skills:

  • ICDL (International Computer Driving License) Microsoft Office and Windows
  • IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software.
  • Photo Express, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Corel Draw.
  • Photo 2D Scanning.
  • Database: file maker.
  • Macromedia Flash-Swach. (as a user)
  • AUTO CAD (first level).
  • 3D modeling : (buildings and  tombs) Sketch up Google, (objects) Autodesk 123D Catch
  • Photogrammetry: RTI – Agisoft Photo Scan
  • Movie maker – Video studio.
  • Web designer (FrontPage).
  • Local networks.
  • GIS (as a user).

ABILITIES

  • Easy to adapt to any system
  • Ability to solve site drawing problems
  • Hard worker. Ability to meet deadlines. Regularly work after hours.
  • Comfortable independently or with teamwork.

Ability to accept Remote Jobs.