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Culture and knowledge provided to young generations are the criteria of development countries should focus on in order to create an advanced society. Museology being one of the educational aspects, the Graeco-Roman museum developed this section and within the framework of cooperation existing between Egypt and other countries a specific program was set to train and educate students through established workshops.

The program consisted of the use of video tapes, books, the reproduction of objects and statues to get students acquainted and familiar with these items. Organized trips to archeological sites helped students whether handicapped or others to know better the country's history. Plays and the use of appropriate clothing of the specific period were arranged to facilitate the access of the information. The responsible of the museology pedagogic training granted to students presented all items exhibited in the Graeco-Roman museum to the students with a suitable explanation. Providing information in an easy and accessible was her main objective.

Workshops where students got trained to create statues similar to originals using clay or any other material helped them memorize part of the museum's contents, the special trips to different sections in the museum consolidated their knowledge.
Visiting monuments was a target and this was accomplished successfully, but abolished monuments were presented to the students through small macquettes or models they were trained to manipulate themselves. Defilé formed part of the training as, through exhibited clothing dating to the Roman period, students were aware of the details relevant to the dresses used during this important period.

A common activity with the French community is taking place and details will start to be applied very soon. The Belgium efforts are not to be neglected as specialists in students training were constantly in contact with the Egyptian side in order to get the best results out of the program's application.

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