Mohamed Khamis Credits Poet Father With Inspiring His Love of Egyptian Civilization

Artist and archaeologist Mohamed Khamis spoke about his father’s influence during an open cultural discussion at the ninth Damanhour Book Fair.

Khamis said his father was a poet who instilled in him a love of Egyptian civilization, highlighting a personal connection behind his interest in the country’s heritage.

The encounter brought together the artistic and archaeological sides of Khamis’s work, with his family background providing a focus for his remarks.

The discussion was part of the fair’s activities at Misr Public Library in Damanhour. The event is organized by the General Egyptian Book Organization.