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Abstract
This study dealt with the Italian cultural contributions in Egypt 1863-1925 AD, and through this presentation, the study showed that the relations between Egypt and Italy were from a long time ago, and have continued and developed during the era of Muhammad Ali, also developed significantly in the era of Khedive Ismail and his successors , these relations resulted in the fusion of the Italian community, which can be considered an integrated society into the Egyptian society in all fields; they had political and economic presence, while at the cultural level , subject of the study, they had a head start in all cultural and societal fields.
This study showed the great Italian contributions in the field of Egyptian antiquities, and how the Italian Egyptologists made many archaeological discoveries in Egypt, as Italy was at the forefront of the European countries that were interested in visiting Egypt to see its monuments, either for the sake of tourism and travel or in order to identify its ancient civilization. Italy was interested in reviving the monuments of the ancients, its first scientist , Ciraco Ancona, came to Egypt aspiring to unveil the mask of ancient Egyptian antiquities, he was the first to facilitate the way to know the ancient Egyptian writing and its translation; also the Italian Egyptologists Rosellini de Pisa contributed to revealing the social life in ancient Egypt and its characteristics , his book on the monuments of Egypt and Nubia still maintains its importance until now as a source on information on the monuments of Egypt and Nubia at that time; the Italian Berccia was also credited with carrying out excavations in Kom El Qanater, the first discovered stage of this age , in addition to the efforts of the scientist Antonio Libolo who prepared the first extensive study on ancient Egyptian languages from the perspective of linguistics.
Italy also appeared on the Egyptian scene in the field of archeology with other European countries such as France and England, especially after 1882, its most prominent Egyptologists discovered Egyptian antiquities in Assiut, Ashmounin and Luxor, they also had a great role in archeological discoveries for the first time in Egypt, which drew attention of the Egyptian government to the Italian scientists in the field of Egyptology, including: the great scientist Alessandro Bersanti, who discovered the tomb of Akhenaten in 1891AD, and provided a lot of accurate information about this tomb; also the big role played by the great scientist Ernesto Schiaparelli who discovered the tomb of Queen Nefertari, which is one of the most beautiful tombs in the Valley of the Queens , its drawings and colors are still in good condition; he also discovered one of the most important tombs that has never been touched by humans , the tomb of the priest ”Kha” and his wife ”Merit”, he highlighted all its details which showed the extent of economic prosperity of the eighteenth dynasty ; Schiaparelli was not satisfied with these great discoveries , but has also documented them in huge volumes; also the role of the great scientist Guiseppe Botti cannot be overlooked , he was interested in the demotic writings and adopted the idea of a Greco- Roman Museum in Alexandria to preserve the valuable and precious monuments.
The study also deals with the great role played by the Italian government and people in establishing and developing the Italian education, whether provided to the large Italian community or to those enrolled in it by the sons of other nationalities, as this kind of education was keen to arouse interest through awards and encouraging rewards, also the educational curricula didn’t make any discrimination in race or religion among the students enrolled in its schools which spread throughout the Egypt thanks to the great support from the government or individuals interested in developing this type of education; It also shows how the status of the Italian language was, and that it was the diplomatic language in the country until it was replaced by French afterwards . What proves success of the Italian experience in Egypt in the field of education the fact that there were four Italian teachers from among nine of other nationalities teaching in Abu Zaabal Medicine School although teaching there was in French; also, there were about 97 Italian schools in Egypt for about 10688 Italians in 1924.
The study also clarified how the Italians had the lead in reserving many seats for them at the new Egyptian University, beginning with the fact that Italy was one of the first countries that welcomed the idea and even provided a lot of financial aid, equipment , and receiving Egyptian members of scientific missions without financial costs; to complete its great role in the Egyptian University, it delegated senior Orientalists in various fields of specialization , who had a great credit for their clear influence on the prominent Egyptian writers, including the Dean of Arabic Literature Taha Hussein, Sheikh Mustafa Abdel Razek, Ahmed Amin and others ; the good relationship between King Fouad and the Italian government made Italy the first European country he resorted to recruit Orientalists to teach at the Egyptian University, and after establishing the Faculty of Arts, he wanted all faculty members to be Italian , which the Italian diplomatic representative described in a speech to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying: the faculty of Arts was an Italian faculty in the Egyptian University , in addition to seeking assistance of a professor of law in Italy to teach in the Faculty of Law that was teaching French law and the majority of students were French. This explains the interest of the Italian government to have representatives in the Egyptian university specially its Council of Directors, in addition to King Ahmed Fouad’s confidence in its Orientalists, and his great tendency to Italian culture to have as many seats as possible for Italian professors in the university’s colleges. The study also confirmed that culture and cultural arts are one of the most peaceful ways to gain hearts and attention of others. This is what the Italians did within the Egyptian society through the introduction of cinema, whether for entertainment or education. Italy was the first to suggest the introduction of cinema as an educational method in most specializations, and even allocated a production company for that purpose. Also, the interest in theater was evident through the beautiful theatrical performances that were made by the Italian troupes, as well as the architectural creativity and the Italian operetta of Aida opera. They also had a clear role in introducing photography and had great interest in photographing magnificent and natural scenes, and highlighting the Egyptian monuments in their best views; the study also confirmed that language is the bridge of communication among peoples, this is confirmed by a lot of Italian words, which are still present and used by a large sector of the Egyptians until today. Thus, it can be said that the important scientific and cultural contributions are useful for the societies and peoples. In recognition of the role played by the Italians, not only on the cultural and societal level , but has also evolved to support the Egyptians in the charitable works and the political events that had their effect on their freedom , and have always been cordial and friendly in such support , the Egyptians gratefully named many streets after Italian famous figures ; also , King Victor Emmanuel III was received during the reign of King Farouk after he was dethroned, and the Egyptian king provided all means of support and comfort for him until he died and buried in Alexandria, as already had been done by Italy when it warmly received Khedive Ismail in exile and was so generous in providing him honorable hospitality during his stay there, despite the strained relationship between the Khedive and the government in Egypt, however the Italian government has not been affected and received him and some of the royal family of Egypt.