Projects per year
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
Projects
- 1 Finished
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RetRo: Remembering the Romans: rebuilding Middle Eastern Communities and Cultural Heritage
15/02/16 → 15/05/16
Project: Other
Activities
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'Felt an Iraqi Object' workshops
Zena Kamash (Organiser)
16 Aug 2018 → 17 Aug 2018Activity: Other › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange - Other
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Rematerialising Mosul Museum
Zena Kamash (Organiser)
2018 → …Activity: Other › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange - Other
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Theoretical Archaeology Group
Zena Kamash (Speaker)
18 Dec 2017 → 20 Dec 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference