Sudan's Ambassador to Germany Mobilizes International Support to Protect Sudanese Antiquities and Cultural Heritage

Sudan's Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, Ilham Ibrahim Mohamed Ahmed, addressed the activities of "Sudan Day 2026," organized by Humboldt University in Berlin in cooperation with the Sudanese Archaeological Society in Berlin, the Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Collection, the Berlin University of Applied Sciences, and the German Archaeological Institute under the theme, "Protecting Sudan's Archaeological Heritage: Experiences, Realities and Prospects." The event brought together Sudanese and German experts, academics, and researchers in the fields of archaeology and cultural heritage.
In her remarks, the ambassador underscored the importance of the event in strengthening academic and cultural cooperation between Sudan and Germany, commending research partnerships that have, for decades, supported archaeological studies and the preservation of Sudan's cultural heritage.
She noted that Sudan is facing major challenges threatening its cultural and archaeological heritage due to damage inflicted on archaeological sites, museums, and cultural institutions by the war, in addition to growing environmental and climate-related risks, calling for intensified national and international efforts to safeguard this unique human legacy.
The ambassador called on the international community, universities, research centres, museums, and development partners to support Sudan's national institutions, particularly the National Corporation for Antiquities and Museums, through documentation programmes, digital preservation initiatives, museum rehabilitation, capacity-building, and the strengthening of sustainable management plans for archaeological sites.
She also stressed the importance of continuing scientific and research cooperation between Sudan and German and international academic institutions, expressing hope that the event's deliberations would lead to practical initiatives and partnerships supporting efforts to protect and restore Sudan's cultural heritage.
The event featured leading Sudanese and German experts and researchers who discussed current challenges facing Sudan's heritage and ways to strengthen scientific and institutional cooperation to preserve it.
Joining the ambassador at the meetings and accompanying sessions was the embassy's cultural affairs officer, First Secretary Sami Al-Haj Mohamed Salih.
"Sudan Day" is held annually in Berlin with broad participation from academics, researchers, and specialists in Sudanese studies and archaeology. The event aims to highlight Sudan's civilizational and cultural legacy and promote international scientific cooperation in research and heritage preservation. Sudan's mission in Berlin has maintained an active presence at the event, strengthening coordination and cooperation with the organizers in support of efforts to promote Sudan and its rich heritage and to advance academic and cultural partnerships between Sudan and Germany.