Upper Egypt
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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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Egypt Recovers Looted Antiquities from Australia and U.S. in Major Smuggling Bust
Egypt has recovered a trove of stolen antiquities from Australia and the United States, unveiling new details of an international…
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After 27 Years, Amenhotep III’s Alabaster Colossi Restored to Egyptian Temple
In a triumph of modern archaeology over the ravages of time, the colossal statues of a pharaoh have risen again.…
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Hibiscus Harvest in Upper Egypt: A Nubian Legacy Empowering Women
In the dry, sun-baked fields of Upper Egypt, the hibiscus harvest represents a powerful convergence of heritage and economic resilience.…
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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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Egypt on a Plate: The Cross-Country Story of Koshari, a New UNESCO Heritage Icon
Following the official recognition of Egyptian Koshari on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage lists, the dish transcends its status as mere…
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From Heritage to High Fashion : The Designer Reimagining Egypt’s “Telli” for the Modern World
Telli (also spelled Talli or Telley) is a traditional form of Egyptian embroidery, distinguished by its use of shimmering metallic…
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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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Saving Cairo’s Soul: How Heritage Journalism Fights to Protect a City’s Living Past
CAIRO, Egypt – In the historic Al-Darb Al-Ahmar district, within the beautifully restored walls of the 18th-century Al-Razzaz House, an…
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Filming in Egypt’s Oases: How the Desert Became a Natural Film Studio.
At dawn, before the city woke up, the camera moved slowly between the dunes in the New Valley Governorate. The…
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