Majed Ahmad Saleh
Jeddah
Summary
A seasoned Archaeological Conservation Specialist with extensive expertise in the restoration and preservation of stone, copper, bronze, and wooden artefacts. Demonstrated leadership in supervising international missions from renowned institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Kansai University, focusing on archaeological sites including Lisht, Dahshur, Mit Rahina, and Saqqara. Proficient in advanced techniques for paint removal and surface deterioration treatment, developed through comprehensive training courses at Kansai University and the Ministry of Antiquities. Committed to advancing conservation methodologies and contributing to the safeguarding of cultural heritage.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Archaeological Restoration Specialist
Turathiyah
Jeddah
2023.08 - Current
Expert in the restoration of adobe, stone, and wooden buildings, and preparation of final reports at Turathiyah Company for the restoration of buildings in Historic Jeddah – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Restoration Manager
Arab Republic of Egypt
Egypt
2018.01 - Current
Restoration Manager, Lisht Archaeological Area – Ministry of Antiquities, Arab Republic of Egypt.
Project Manager
Ebdah Company
Egypt
2020.01 - 2022.01
Project Manager at Ebdah Company for the restoration of (Abdeen Palace, Qubba Palace, Al-Azhar Mosque, and Sakakini Palace) – 2020 to 2022.
Restoration Expert
Majawara Company
Egypt
2018.01 - 2020.01
· Restoration Expert at Majawara Company, supervising the restoration works of archaeological projects in the Sayyida Aisha and Imam Al-Shafi’i areas from 2018 to 2020.
Restoration Specialist
Ministry of Antiquities
Egypt
2016.01 - 2018.01
Restoration Specialist at the Ministry of Antiquities, involved in the restoration of adobe buildings, pyramids, and archaeological tombs, as well as wooden coffins. Also responsible for restoring stone artifacts, statues, and wooden objects stored in the museum warehouse in the Saqqara area from 2016 to 2018.
Restoration Specialist
Ministry of Antiquities
Egypt
2015.01 - 2016.01
Restoration Specialist at the Ministry of Antiquities, Islamic Sector, Greater Cairo, from 2015 to 2016.
Restoration Specialist
Ministry of Antiquities
Egypt
2011.01 - 2015.01
Restoration Specialist at the Ministry of Antiquities, Museums Sector, Mit Rahina Museum, from 2011 to 2015.
Restoration Specialist
Bin Laden Company
Al Madina Almonawara
2008.01 - 2011.01
Restoration Specialist at Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Book Restoration), from 2008 to 2011.
Restoration Specialist
Arab Contractors Company
Egypt
2004.01 - 2005.01
Restoration Specialist for stone, plaster, wood, copper, and historic buildings at Arab Contractors Company from 2004 to 2005.
Restoration Specialist
Hassan Allam Company
2003.01 - 2004.01
Restoration Specialist for stone building, plaster, wood, and copper at Hassan Allam Company from 2003 to 2004.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science -
Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration, Dpt.
Egypt Skills
- Training Course on the Conservation of Stone Monuments, Paint Removal, and Treatment of Surface Deterioration (Japan, Kansai University)
- Training Course on the Conservation of Stone, Copper, Bronze, and Wooden Artifacts (Japan, Kansai University)
- Training Course on the Conservation of Wall Paintings, Paint Removal, and Treatment of Surface Deterioration (Japan, Kansai University)
- Training Course on How to Write Research Papers and Technical Reports (Japan, Kansai University)
- Training Course in the Maintenance and Restoration of Stone, Wooden, and Copper Artifacts, Including Paint Removal and Treatment of Surface Deterioration (Ministry of Antiquities)
- Training Course on the Conservation of Tombs, Pyramids, and Museums (Saqqara, Egypt)
- Supervision of the American Mission of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the restoration of mud-brick, stone, building, archaeological finds from excavations, and stored artifacts in the Lisht archaeological area
- Supervision of the American Mission in the restoration of mud-brick, stone, building, archaeological finds from excavations, and stored artifacts in the Dahshur archaeological area
- Supervision of the German Mission in the Mit Rahina archaeological area
- Supervision of the Kansai University Japanese Mission in the restoration of mud-brick, stone, building, archaeological finds from excavations, and stored artifacts in the Saqqara area
Languages
English
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Reading, Travelling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Archaeological Restoration Specialist
Turathiyah
2023.08 - Current
Project Manager
Ebdah Company
2020.01 - 2022.01
Restoration Manager
Arab Republic of Egypt
2018.01 - Current
Restoration Expert
Majawara Company
2018.01 - 2020.01
Restoration Specialist
Ministry of Antiquities
2016.01 - 2018.01
Restoration Specialist
Ministry of Antiquities
2015.01 - 2016.01
Restoration Specialist
Ministry of Antiquities
2011.01 - 2015.01
Restoration Specialist
Bin Laden Company
2008.01 - 2011.01
Restoration Specialist
Arab Contractors Company
2004.01 - 2005.01
Restoration Specialist
Hassan Allam Company
2003.01 - 2004.01
Bachelor of Applied Science -
Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation and Restoration, Dpt.