Lower Egypt
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Before It Vanishes: Alexandria Artists Race to Capture the Tram One Last Time
With the Alexandria tram set to cease operations completely on April 1st, one foundation organised a final journey to photograph…
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Where Taha Hussein and Anwar Sadat Once Sat: The Legendary Egyptian Café That Fell Silent
For decades, the Masiri Café in Damanhour was Egypt’s most important literary salon outside Cairo. Tawfiq al-Hakim wrote there. Anwar…
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How a Card Game Inspired by South Sudanese Cuisine Is Building Bridges in Alexandria
In Alexandria, a new card game called Komsha is doing something unusual. It uses South Sudanese cuisine to create space…
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Mussolini’s Architectural Message in Egypt: The Fascist Symbol Hidden in Plain Sight in Port Said
Built in 1938 on the orders of Mussolini, the Italian House in Port Said was never just a cultural center.…
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“Between One Stop and the Next”: Artists Bear Witness to the Final Journey of Alexandria’s Tram
As Alexandria’s historic tram halts operations ahead of redevelopment, fourteen artists respond with “Between One Stop and the Next,” a…
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What Does Eid Smell Like? In Damanhour, It’s Salted Fish.
In Damanhour, the scent of salted fish announces Eid as surely as the new moon. Families crowd the narrow alleys…
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The Statue That Crossed Continents: A War Memorial’s Journey From Egypt to Australia
In 1932, a striking bronze statue was unveiled in Port Said, honouring fallen Australian and New Zealand soldiers. Twenty-four years…
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A City in a Basement: One Man’s 40-Year Mission to Save Port Said’s Memory
In 1987, engineer Magdy El-Bassaty was asked to repair a flooded basement in Port Said. Instead, he discovered a forgotten…
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Between Legend and Archaeology: The Uncertain Origins of Al-Tawba Mosque
n the heart of Damanhour, Al-Tawba Mosque anchors daily life—hosting prayers, funerals, and Ramadan gatherings. But its origins are shrouded…
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The Secret Recipe That’s Been Drawing Crowds to a Damanhour Alley for 100 Years
In a narrow alley off Damanhour’s Clock Square, a family has been perfecting the same dish for four generations. Hebash,…
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