Importance of the (Amateur Photographer) Zaklama Archive in the Documentation of the Egyptian Heritage

Abstract

The value and importance of” old photographs” as personal memory &in thefield of scientific research is beyond doubt , it records many historical andsocial events, and brings history alive as memory and true witness of begoneyears. . However they are particularly important as a manner to sharingcultural heritage .Egypt was a destination for photographers, whether Egyptians or foreigners.In this research, we will focus on one the “amateur photographers” who wasinterested in recording Egyptian antiquities, especially Islamic and Copticantiquities.His name is Shafyk Zaklama, about whom nothing has been written andthrough his archives, we have come to a brief summary of what he presentedto us and to future generations concerning the Egyptian heritage.Zaklama’s archive represent great benefit in preserving the Egyptianphotographic heritage ,from other part it represents a great importance in thefield of restoration of monuments ,buildings and ornaments.