Upper Egypt Archives - Page 9 of 12

Forgotten Giants of the Desert: The Race to Save Assiut’s Centuries-Old Caravanserais

Since the Ottoman era, Assiut has been an important commercial hub in Upper Egypt, with caravans passing through on their…

On the west bank of the Nile, across from modern Qena, lies Naqada, a city that predates the Pharaohs themselves.…

In the heart of Nag Hammadi, north of Qena Governorate, lies the village of Bahgoura, one of the ancient villages…

As soon as you take your first steps down the street leading to the Italian Hospital in El Qusair, you…

Al-Qulali Café, located a few steps away from the Fayoum Cultural Palace, which has been closed for nearly five years…

In Qena, stories are not limited to temples and monuments, but also extend to Qena Heritage Schools that were once…

In the heart of the village of Karnak, north of Luxor, stands a dilapidated old building, with only the ground…

In the heart of the Western Desert, where sand dunes stretch endlessly and palm trees intertwine with golden rays of…

The city of Luxor is accustomed to welcoming visitors from around the world to enjoy its ancient monuments. In this…

Green stalks stand tall and dense in the fields under the hot Upper Egyptian sun, heralding the sesame harvest season.…