A Vision for the Revitalization of Tinnis Island.. | ||||
| International Journal of Heritage and Museum Studies | ||||
| Volume 4, Issue 1, October 2022, Page 17-38 PDF (2 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Academic peer-reviewed articles | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijhms.2022.429602 | ||||
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| Abstract | ||||
| The paper is an endeavor to offer a proposal for revitalizing and interpreting the natural and cultural heritage of Tinnis Island. The island is located approximately 8 km south of Port Said ,northeast of Lake Manzalah .The island houses an archaeological site known as“ Tell Tinnis ”which stands upon the ruins of the Islamic city“ Tinnis ;”it was once a prosperous city in the Middle Ages .Tinnis was a fortified port and a major center for marine trade .It was well known as a key center for manufacturing highquality textiles .Tinnis Island is a part of the wetland reserve“ Ashtum El Gamil and Tinnis Island Reserve ”.It is a major stop for migratory birds and includes an important biodiversity of fish ,numerous plants ,and wild and aquatic birds .The main goals of the proposal are to conserve and develop the island as an ecotourism destination and revitalize the traditional crafts that serve the community. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Tinnis Island; Lake Manzalah; Ashtum El Gmail Reserve; Cultural and Natural Heritage Revitalization | ||||
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