Our Chapter and ARCE
Wh0 are we?
ARCE DC is one of a dozen local chapters around the US and Canada that belong to the American Research Center in Egypt.
Its mission, like that of ARCE itself, is to support research on all aspects of Egyptian history and culture, foster a broader knowledge about Egypt, and strengthen American-Egyptian cultural ties.
Our chapter offers its own lectures, and sends email alerts to our members about Egyptology news and lectures online from around the world. That's the great advantage of being a member—so join up now, and choose Washington, D.C., as your chapter affiliation!
The Sphinx at Giza | Photo by Robin Young
Coptic Museum dome, Cairo | Photo by A.R. Williams
The American Research Center in Egypt
Founded in 1948, ARCE is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Egypt in its pursuit of cultural heritage preservation and supporting scholarship, training, and conservation efforts in Egypt. It is composed of educational and cultural institutions, scholars, and interested individuals, and its membership is open to the public. ARCE has a close relationship with Egypt's Ministry of State for Tourism and Antiquities, without whom its work would not be possible.
Research, excavation, conservation
ARCE provides a permanent archaeological and research site in Cairo for US scholars specializing in ancient, medieval, and modern Egyptian studies.
The scope of programs and activities that ARCE has conducted or supported includes an extensive program of research fellowships, archaeological excavations and surveys, and special historical and literary studies.
Under its Egyptian Antiquities Project, funded by a grant from the United States Agency for International Development, ARCE supports a large program of conservation work and studies, including an archaeological field school.
Red Monastery, Sohag, ARCE restoration project | Photo by A.R. Williams