Adigrat University, through its College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Archaeology and Heritage Management, held a one-day conference on September 24, 2025, under the theme of preserving and promoting Tigray’s cultural and archaeological heritage.
The program featured podium presentations on a wide range of topics. Highlights included a progress report on the UNESCO World Heritage nomination of Debre-Damo Monastery by Mr. Getnet Desta, the Eastern Tigray Archaeological Project (ETAP) presented by Prof. Catherine D’Andrea, and a study on the living traditions of Agame by Mr. Abraha Kiros. Other sessions covered prehistoric rock art conservation, manuscript preservation in monasteries, the role of culinary heritage in tourism development, and experimental research on stone tool preservation. Each session was followed by active discussions that engaged scholars, students, and community representatives.
