“Cross-Cultural Interaction in Egypt through the Ages” will take place on December 5-7, 2025, in Ewart Memorial Hall, The American University in Cairo Tahrir Square Campus
This conference will be livestreamed via Zoom.
For millennia, and thanks to its strategic geographical location, Egypt has been a beacon drawing diverse peoples and empires from across the world. In recognition of this rich legacy, the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE), in partnership with the American University in Cairo, invites scholars to submit abstracts for the upcoming “Cross-Cultural Interaction in Egypt Through the Ages” conference. This three-day, livestreamed event will focus on Egypt’s enduring role in cross-cultural exchange and welcomes contributions exploring historical, archaeological, artistic, anthropological, and sociopolitical perspectives.
Paper submissions should align with themes such as:
-Trade and diplomacy across the Eastern Mediterranean basin
-Artistic and architectural influences across the Eastern Mediterranean basin
-Cultural assimilation and resistance in different historical periods
-Migration, settlement, and diaspora communities in Egypt
-Religious syncretism and transformation.
Abstracts in English, of no more than 300 words, along with a brief bio (max. 150 words) must be sent in by July 25, 2025. Notification of acceptance is set for September 10, 2025.
More information on the conference will be posted on the ARCE website as it becomes available. For questions, please send an email to: cross-cultural_
