Archaeological project launches new website

Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Hassan bin Mohamed al-Thani, vice-chairman of the Qatar Museums Authority and president of the Qatar-Sudan Archaeological Project joint committee, QSAP yesterday celebrated the launch of its website at the QMA headquarters.  Members of the Sudanese community in Qatar and the media were briefed on the new website that covers the activities of about 40 archaeological missions working in the Northern State and Nile State of Sudan.  Covering various aspects of archaeological research work in Sudan and Sudanese heritage, the website includes sections highlighting the museums of Sudan, archaeological sites and the history of the country in both English and Arabic. It targets the general public as well as students conducting research on Sudanese archaeology and heritage. The website has been designed by the QMA I-T Department and the QSAP team. It can be accessed at www.qsap.qa or www.qsap.org.