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Western Desert
The Healing Arteries of Dakhla: Harnessing the Geothermal Riches of the New Valley
The therapeutic wonders of the Dakhla Oasis in Egypt’s New Valley, where ancient sulfuric springs offer natural relief for rheumatism…
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Upper Egypt
Culture at the Frontier: The ‘Confrontation and Wandering’ Project Concludes its Sixth Journey in the New Valley
An evocative look at the closing of the “Confrontation and Wandering” cultural initiative in Egypt’s New Valley, where the iconic…
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Upper Egypt
Beneath the Palms: The Oases Residents Celebrate Sham El-Nessim
From the ancient springs of Kharga to the shade of hallowed date palms, discover how the residents of Egypt’s New…
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Upper Egypt
The Ramadan Dish That Starts in the Sheep’s Pasture: Alfalfa Rice of Kharga
In the Kharga Oasis, Ramadan iftar means rice cooked with fresh alfalfa, garlic, and desert spices. Passed down through generations…
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Upper Egypt
The Golden Elixir: How a 1,000-Year-Old Date Drink Became the Soul of Ramadan in Egypt’s Western Desert
In Egypt’s New Valley Governorate, Ramadan tables are incomplete without Mareesa—a thick, golden date drink made by hand in clay…
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Upper Egypt
Egypt’s Hidden Heritage: Two Ancient Minarets in the New Valley Tell the Story of the Oases
Discover the unique architectural treasures of Egypt’s Western Desert. Learn about the Nasr El-Din and Waddah minarets in the Islamic…
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Upper Egypt
Reviving Mamluk Archery: Arab Experts Transform 700-Year-Old Heritage into Modern Sport
Discover how three Arab archery experts from Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait are reviving the ancient art of Mamluk archery, transforming…
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Upper Egypt
Bedouin Wedding Traditions in Egypt: The Ancient Howdah Camel Ceremony
What does it take to transport a bride across 30 kilometers of desert in a wooden palace mounted on a…
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Lower Egypt
From Camel Racing to Falconry: How Egypt’s New Valley Festival Revives Desert Heritage
For four consecutive days, the city of Kharga, the capital of Egypt’s vast New Valley Governorate in the Western Desert,…
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Upper Egypt
The Lost Temple of Beris: How Egypt’s Desert Swallowed a Roman-Era Pilgrimage Site
The desert reveals its secrets only to those who listen to its silence and stillness. In the presence of the…
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