Esna Loses a Century-Old Heritage Home Amid Growing Concerns Over Egypt’s Architectural Preservation

Abo Elhasan Abd Elsattar17/02/2026

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The demolition of a 100-year-old heritage house in Esna raises urgent questions about Egypt’s architectural preservation laws, heritage protection mechanisms, and the future of historic urban identity in Upper Egypt.

Abo Elhasan Abd Elsattar17/02/2026

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