Haitham Eliman

Biography

When Haitham took part in the ITP in 2017, he was studying archaeology at the University of Dongola in the faculty of Arts & Human Studies and working in the Sudan National Museum (SNM). He was also responsible for the display of objects in Aljazeera Museum.

Haitham’s particular area of interest is in prehistory pottery and methods of display. At the SNM his main responsibilities included arranging the collection in the storerooms, studying the collection, documenting objects, and processing objects arriving from sites. He also participated in archaeological missions (excavations and conservation).

Due to the current situation in Sudan, Haitham is now living in Port Sudan following cultural events through media platforms and continuing his personal reading and research.

Haitham is also working with the Sea Ports Corporation to rehabilitate the Historical Museum of the Sea Ports Corporation to and to recognise its exhibition. He has already collected archaeological objects, arranged the exhibition halls, and trained the staff working there.

At the British Museum
During his time on the International Training Programme 2017, Haitham was based in the Department of Egypt and Sudan and spent his partner placement with Lincoln Museum and the University of Nottingham Museum.

In 2017 participants were asked to develop a proposal for an Asahi Shimbun Display – a temporary exhibition in Room 3 at the British Museum – based around a ‘spotlight’ object.  Haitham worked with fellow Lena Lambrinou (Architect – Archaeologist, The Acropolis Monuments Restoration Service, Greece) on his exhibition proposal project, entitled Trade in Action: From Mycenae to Britain and Sudan.

Haitham’s participation on the International Training Programme was generously supported by the Aall Foundation.