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
Deir el-Ballas 2026, Week 4: 1/24-1/29
Week four at Deir el-Ballas brought a mix of behind-the-scenes work, continued site protection, and a few chances to step back and appreciate the broader archaeological landscape around us. As the season moves toward its final stretch, much of our focus has shifted toward documentation, conservation, and preparing the site...
Deir el-Ballas 2026, Week 3: 1/17-1/22
Week 3 of the Deir el-Ballas Expedition brought together active fieldwork, photography, and a major push on documentation and collections. The week began with Wael el-Kady joining the team on site to photograph and film excavation, conservation, and survey work across the monuments. Wael spent time capturing high-quality video footage...