Culture
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Analysis
The Translation Problem That’s Distorting Ancient Egyptian History
An architect turned Egyptologist argues for translating hieroglyphic texts directly into Arabic, bypassing European intermediaries. Yusef Tayyiba’s path to studying…
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Lower Egypt
Spirit and Love: Egyptian Museum Opens Major Christmas Exhibition Celebrating Coptic Heritage
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation showcases rare Christian artefacts and icons in a two-month exhibition highlighting Egypt’s religious diversity.…
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Greater Cairo
Red Sea Simsimiya vs. Suez Canal: How One Instrument Tells Two Egyptian Stories
For three thousand years, a wooden lyre has travelled the Red Sea, first strung with animal intestines, later with fishing…
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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
Art Deco Architecture in Alexandria: Why This 100-Year-Old Style Still Matters Today
A century ago, Alexandria became an unexpected laboratory for Art Deco—the world’s first truly global architectural style. European architects fleeing…
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Greater Cairo
Where Did the Egyptians Come From? A Reading of Geography, Genome, and Identity
The question of origin is a timeless one, but for Egyptians, the query “Where did we come from?” sparks a…
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Lower Egypt
Rediscovering Alexandria’s Soul: The Iskenderona Project Celebrates a City’s Layers
Beyond the well-trodden paths to ancient libraries and sunken palaces, a different kind of excavation is underway in Egypt’s legendary…
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Lower Egypt
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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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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Lower Egypt
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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