Lower Egypt
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Why Egypt’s “Red Palace” Was Demolished Despite Heritage Laws
The demolition of the “Red Palace,” also known as the “Iskandar Pasha Palace,” in the Egyptian city of Mansoura has…
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Antiquities Authority refuses to demolish Abdel Majeed Pasha Palace in Mallawi
Recently, a memo circulated on social media indicating the start of procedures to demolish the historic Abdel Majeed Pasha Palace…
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“Simsimiyya”.. the secret of joy that crossed from the canal to UNESCO
Cultural initiatives to teach children how to play the simsimiyya instrument have begun in the cities of Port Said, Ismailia,…
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Fawakhir Talkha: The Story of Egypt’s Abandoned Pottery Capital
The city of Talkha has been known for its pottery industry for decades, especially in the area known today as…
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Al-Farran Mosque.. The faithful guardian of the Red Sea coast
When you stand in front of Al-Farran Mosque, you imagine that its ancient stones and wooden pieces have come to…
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Abdel Hamid Al-Basyouni: The dilemma of similarity between a writer and a soccer player
Novelist and short story writer Abdel Hamid Al-Basyouni sits on the balcony of his house overlooking a small garden, the…
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The Sayed Darwish Museum in Alexandria.. False promises renewed every year
Although more than a century has passed since the death of the people’s artist Sayed Darwish, Alexandria—his birthplace—still has no…
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From “Ain al- Magla” to “Al-Kandasa”: Memories of thirst and quenching in Safaga
Like border towns and desert cities, where humans are constantly battling nature to create an environment suitable for survival, Safaga…
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The Alexandria Biennale returns after a hiatus of more than 12 years… What will it look like?
Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno, Minister of Culture, announced the return of the Alexandria Biennale to the Mediterranean countries after a…
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The story of Safaga: phosphate mines and the sound of history passing through generations
At first glance, when you enter Safaga, you might think it is a modern city that cannot be compared to…
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