The Ancient Egyptian

Heritage and Archaeology Fund

The Ancient Egyptian Heritage and Archaeology Fund is a private, non-profit organization with a mission is to support research and conservation on Egyptian history and culture. In particular it seeks to record and publish sites and monuments at risk from agricultural and urban expansion, looting and vandalism and climate change.

Mission

Deir el-Ballas

Deir el-Ballas is of great archaeological and historic importance, but the site is at extreme risk from both looting and from the uncontrolled expansion of the neighboring modern town.

Donation Appeal

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Ancient Egyptian Heritage and Archaeology Fund. We have accomplished a great deal in the past decade thanks to many generous contributions, but with new challenges ahead we need your support more than ever.

With many thanks!


Blog

Valley of the Kings, Week 1: May 4-8

Tomb of Thutmose IV (KV43) Project  The Ancient Egyptian Heritage and Archaeology Fund is pleased to be partnered with and support the Tomb of Thutmose IV (KV43) Research Project, who started work this week in Egypt. The team’s director, Nicholas Brown, met with colleagues from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities...

Deir el-Ballas 2025, Week 5

The Deir el-Ballas Expedition completed its work on site this past week. At the start of Week 5, we had minimal cleaning and excavation work that took place at the South Palace, under the supervision of Nicholas Brown and Piet Collet. Most work consisted of final on-site documentation and backfilling...