Egypt
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Upper Egypt
Where Civilizations Converge: Exploring Naqada’s Unique Pharaonic, Coptic, and Islamic Layers
On the west bank of the Nile, across from modern Qena, lies Naqada, a city that predates the Pharaohs themselves.…
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Greater Cairo
“Tales of Crossing”.. Folk Heritage in the Memory of War
Not all heroism is written in books; it lives on in stories that are told and novels that are passed…
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Greater Cairo
Unlocking Cairo’s Hidden Gem: Why New Heliopolis Belongs on Egypt’s Tourism Map
Heritage is more than old buildings; it is the story of a society, the identity of a nation, and the…
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Analysis
“Mariam’s Choice” and the “Zawya” sit-in: a crime that speaks for itself!
The apology issued by the management of the Zawya cinema for the behavior of some of its employees toward a…
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Greater Cairo
Between restoration and theft… Who is responsible for the disappearance of King Psusennes’ golden bracelet?
Investigations continue into the disappearance of a rare golden bracelet belonging to King Psusennes I, one of the most prominent…
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Greater Cairo
A national hero and a suffering soldier: the Egyptian farmer in art and literature
Ever since the ancient Egyptians first left their mark on temple walls, the farmer has been the primary hero embodying…
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Analysis
Cairo July (16): “The Yacoubian Building” and the transformations of time and place (1-2)
The political and social transformations witnessed by Cairo society, as well as the transformations in the urban landscape, were the…
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Upper Egypt
Al-Awamiya in Luxor: A hundred years and the rituals of the Prophet’s birthday remain unchanged
For more than a hundred years, the rituals of the people of Al-Awamiya village in the governorate of Luxor have…
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Analysis
Spirituality on screen: How has Egyptian cinema portrayed religious rituals and celebrations?
With the arrival of Mawlid al-Nabi, celebrated today, when souls embrace with love and remembrance, the question arises about the…
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Upper Egypt
“Molokhia Night”.. A tradition passed down to celebrate the Prophet’s birthday in Naga al-Aqarba
There, in southern Luxor, specifically in Naga al-Aqarba, the scene is renewed every year on the night of the Prophet’s…
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