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Abstract
In this chapter I discuss the design and results of two public engagement projects: Remembering the Romans in the Middle East and North Africa (RetRo); and Rematerialising Mosul Museum. They brought together heritage with arts and crafts to promote both more positive narratives about the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the well-being of participants. I start with an overview of the existing research into heritage and well-being, and crafting and well-being, showing how pulling these strands together can be beneficial and might have therapeutic effects for people suffering from trauma. I then present a summary of my two projects before discussing the feedback from the participants to explore ways in which being part of the workshops contributed to well-being. In the final part I suggest potential ways forward for future work in this area.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Historic Landscapes and Mental Well-being |
| Editors | Timothy Darrell, Kerry Barrass, Laura Drysdale, Vanessa Heaslip, Yvette Staelens |
| Place of Publication | Oxford |
| Publisher | Archaeopress |
| Chapter | 21 |
| Pages | 266-279 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-78969-269-3 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-78969-268-6 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2019 |
Keywords
- Heritage
- Archaeology
- Crafting
- Well-being
- Iraq
- Middle East
- Trauma
- Public Engagement
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Crafting the Ancient Near Eastern Canon: a personal reflection
Kamash, Z., 2020, Testing the Canon of Ancient Near Eastern Art and Archaeology. Gansell, A. & Shafer, A. (eds.). Oxford Univerity Press; Oxford, p. 319-322Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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On Well-Being, Activism and Ethical Practice: Response to Trentin, Lisa. Sharing Histories: Teaching and Learning from Displaced Youth in Greece. Humanities 2018, 7, 53
Kamash, Z., 10 Sept 2019, In: Humanities . 8, 3, p. 1-4 4 p., 149.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Remembering the Romans in the Middle East and North Africa: memories and reflections from a museum-based public engagement project
Kamash, Z., Abd el Gawad, H., Banks, P., Bell, A., Charteris, F., Sarah, E., Glen, Z., Howe, J., Laidlaw, A., Mitchell, M., Nafde, A., Parkin, A., Wilson, F., Wilson, L. T. & Wood, A., 2017, In: Epoiesen: Journal for Creative Engagement in History and Archaeology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
- 1 Finished
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RetRo: Remembering the Romans: rebuilding Middle Eastern Communities and Cultural Heritage
Kamash, Z. (PI)
15/02/16 → 15/05/16
Project: Other
Activities
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'Felt an Iraqi Object' workshops
Kamash, Z. (Organiser)
16 Aug 2018 → 17 Aug 2018Activity: Other › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange - Other
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Rematerialising Mosul Museum
Kamash, Z. (Organiser)
2018 → …Activity: Other › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange - Other
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Theoretical Archaeology Group
Kamash, Z. (Speaker)
18 Dec 2017 → 20 Dec 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference