Augmented reality (AR) has been touted as the bridge between the physical and virtual worlds, as new technologies add information to real-world environments. This paper examines how an augmented reality guide can enrich museum visits by facilitating interaction and navigation. It seems that AR is an interesting tool for helping the visitor to do an active visual survey and to identify relevant facts, as well as looking at the artworks in a new insight. The study argues that the superimposing function of AR encourages the visitor to learn more about the context of cultural objects. This include: (a) comparing the distinctive aspects of an object or an artwork with other works; (b) exploring the creation process of objects by indicating the relevant or hidden details; and (c) supplying visitors with information that are usually accessible only to museum professionals. The aforementioned situations prompt the visitors to discover cultural objects, sculptures or any artwork in a playful, exciting and more memorable way. The paper has been concluded by proposing some applications about the future utilization of augmented reality in Egyptian museum context. The paper also sheds light on the ways by which using AR guide systems can alter, transform or enhance the museum visiting experience and the relations of Egyptian museums with their public.

Problem statement: The problem can be summarized in the absence of clear vision for management and preservation of Egyptian cultural heritage sites, which means the lack of information and also the lack of coordination between the governmental bodies, other organs which are concerned with the culture heritage sites in Egypt, researchers, and the public for management the cultural heritage sites and their preservation. Approach: The paper has tried to put some of pivotal research questions: Who are responsible organs for management and conservation plans for cultural heritage sites in Egypt? Is it possible to reach a common framework means the management and preservation of cultural heritage sites in Egyptian cities which will be identical for local conditions and international standards? Could the application of this common framework on one of the local cultural heritage sites help to develop and upgrade this framework? Results: The possibility of reaching a framework for the formulation of management and preservation of cultural heritage sites in Egyptian cities which will be identical for local conditions and international standards. Also, the possibility of application this framework on “Al-Qesariya” in old Asyut city, which contains many of historical buildings, in which it is possible to feel the real spirit of old Islamic city during the Mamluk era. Conclusion: the paper tried to put a management plan to apply the framework on the selected case study, this plan consisted of three main axes: Political and administrative axis, Technical axis, and Executive axis.