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had disastrous effects upon the archaeological sites and cities. As far as Dakhla Oasis
is rich in many archaeological sites from prehistoric to recent times, landscape and
natural resources, special attention should be addressed for the development of these
resources for ecotourism and desert safari. It contains vast, remote areas that are hard
to access and needs a good management plan for the conservation and protection of
these resources for the future generations and researchers.
5 Recommendations
The management of the archaeological areas in the Dakhla Oasis region will require
good information obtained from monitoring and research.
The following concern should be taken into consideration.
– Using the Laser scanning techniques for the documentation of the archaeological
sites for recording and presentation and the digital media (Visual tour/ Visual
reality).
– Information, education and public awareness are the most helpful tools for the
conservation and the protection of such resources.
– The collection or disturbance of Neolithic artifacts and the damage of the rock art
sites by visitors are serious problems and prohibited by the Antiquities Law 117
of year 1983.
– Minimal infrastructure interventions will be permitted inside the Gilf Kebir
National Park.
– Ensuring visitor management and safety in remote areas through a special office
in Mut City.
References
Almásy LE (1999) Schwimmer in der Wüste. Auf der Suche nach der Oase Zarzura. München:
Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag 2, 11
Ball J (1927) Problems of the Libyan desert. Geogr J 70:2–38, 105–128, 209–224
Clayton PA (1937) The South-Western desert survey expedition 1930–1931. Bull de la soc roy de
géographie d’Egypte XIX(3):241–265
Fakhry A (1974) The oases of Egypt, vol 2. Bahriyah and Farafra Oases, Cairo
Förster F, Kuper R (2003) Abu Ballas (Pottery Hill): Call for information. Sahara 14:167–168
Förster F (2007a) The Abu Ballas trail in the late Old Kingdom: a Pharaonic donkey caravan route
in the Libyan Desert (SW Egypt). In: Bubenzer O, Bolten A, Darius F (eds) Atlas of cultural and
environmental change in Arid Africa. Africa Praehistorica 21 (Köln: Heinrich-Barth-Institut), pp
130–133
Förster F (2007b) With donkeys, jars and water bags into the Libyan Desert: The Abu Ballas trail
in the late Old Kingdom/First Intermediate Period. BMAES 7
Haynes V, Mehringer P, Zaghloul EA (1979) Pluvial lakes of North-Western Sudan. Geogr J
145(3):437–445
E. A. Zaghloul
had disastrous effects upon the archaeological sites and cities. As far as Dakhla Oasis
is rich in many archaeological sites from prehistoric to recent times, landscape and
natural resources, special attention should be addressed for the development of these
resources for ecotourism and desert safari. It contains vast, remote areas that are hard
to access and needs a good management plan for the conservation and protection of
these resources for the future generations and researchers.
5 Recommendations
The management of the archaeological areas in the Dakhla Oasis region will require
good information obtained from monitoring and research.
The following concern should be taken into consideration.
– Using the Laser scanning techniques for the documentation of the archaeological
sites for recording and presentation and the digital media (Visual tour/ Visual
reality).
– Information, education and public awareness are the most helpful tools for the
conservation and the protection of such resources.
– The collection or disturbance of Neolithic artifacts and the damage of the rock art
sites by visitors are serious problems and prohibited by the Antiquities Law 117
of year 1983.
– Minimal infrastructure interventions will be permitted inside the Gilf Kebir
National Park.
– Ensuring visitor management and safety in remote areas through a special office
in Mut City.
References
Almásy LE (1999) Schwimmer in der Wüste. Auf der Suche nach der Oase Zarzura. München:
Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag 2, 11
Ball J (1927) Problems of the Libyan desert. Geogr J 70:2–38, 105–128, 209–224
Clayton PA (1937) The South-Western desert survey expedition 1930–1931. Bull de la soc roy de
géographie d’Egypte XIX(3):241–265
Fakhry A (1974) The oases of Egypt, vol 2. Bahriyah and Farafra Oases, Cairo
Förster F, Kuper R (2003) Abu Ballas (Pottery Hill): Call for information. Sahara 14:167–168
Förster F (2007a) The Abu Ballas trail in the late Old Kingdom: a Pharaonic donkey caravan route
in the Libyan Desert (SW Egypt). In: Bubenzer O, Bolten A, Darius F (eds) Atlas of cultural and
environmental change in Arid Africa. Africa Praehistorica 21 (Köln: Heinrich-Barth-Institut), pp
130–133
Förster F (2007b) With donkeys, jars and water bags into the Libyan Desert: The Abu Ballas trail
in the late Old Kingdom/First Intermediate Period. BMAES 7
Haynes V, Mehringer P, Zaghloul EA (1979) Pluvial lakes of North-Western Sudan. Geogr J
145(3):437–445