Antiquities

Egypt, the world and antiquities. Read the BBC article

Gharb Aswan

Packing Checklist

Passport and Tickets

Copies of your passport stashed in other luggage

Money

Dollars and Egyptian Pounds – which we will get at the airport, traveler’s checks, and an ATM card. Check with your bank regarding access overseas

Travel Insurance Documents

Make sure you carry your proof of coverage and 24 hour emergency phone numbers with you at all times

Sunscreen

High factor sunscreen: Do not buy it in Egypt. Bring enough along for the entire trip

Re-hydration Sachets

Buy or order from sport supply store or camping outfitters. These contain salts, which when mixed with water replaces fluids and minerals lost through dehydration and diarrhea

Water purifying tablets

Diarrhea and all of your necessary medications in abundance

Medical history records, in case you are in an accident. This is especially important if you have a medical condition or require certain medications

Antibacterial Hand Wash or Sanitizer Gel and bags and bags of antibacterial handy-wipes

Water Bottle

Small Mag-light flashlight and batteries

Bug Spray

DEET or equivalent

Warm clothes for evenings and desert; warm fleece, scarf, sweaters and light jackets, sun glasses, hats, walking or sport shoes and sandals, swim suits

Three sets of international travel power adapters

Egypt uses two pronged, rounded plugs with 220 volts

Mobile Phone

You can buy Egyptian Phones or Egyptian SIM cards and credit are cheap and readily available. You must have an unlocked mobile phone.

Philae Temple

Aswan

Our studio in the South

Upcoming Meetings

The first of several meetings regarding the Egypt trip will be held in Old Westbury on Tuesday Feb. 16th,  in the Center Gallery next to the Architecture Administrative Offices, during free hour. The meeting will be held to answer any outstanding logistical  questions or travel details.

A second meeting will be held at the Manhattan Campus on Monday Feb. 22nd outside the Architecture Administration Office 11th Floor during free hour on the same topic.

Participants

Maria Hormaza
Giuseppe Spiotta
Ted Solages
Gina Muzio
Pawel Zajac
Nadia Naim
Ahmed Abdelmoneim
Edgardo Barbosa
Tariq Mahmood
Adrian Rrapo
Brian Solis
Zain Sidiqui
Laura Lievano