Pomegranate season in Assiut: a hive of activity between farming and export

Assiut pomegranates are renowned for their distinctive taste and world-famous quality. With the start of the pomegranate harvest season in Assiut, the villages of Sahel Selim, El-Badari, and Sadfa are transformed into a hive of activity. The abundant harvest is collected in plastic containers and carried by workers to trucks and packing stations in preparation for the long journey to local and international markets. The scene is not limited to the collection of pomegranates, but is a season with economic impact and social significance.