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 5: 1/31-2/03
Our final week of the 2026 field season at Deir el-Ballas was busy, energetic, and deeply satisfying. With excavation largely complete, the team focused on finishing documentation, expanding our site-wide survey network, protecting exposed archaeology, and preparing the site for our departure until next season. Sarah Sowerby and Georgia LaMacchia use...
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...