Egypt
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Greater Cairo
Demolition of Cairo’s historic cemeteries erases 1,200 years of history
Partly destroyed tomb in Sayeda Nafisa cemetery. Photo Ibrahim Taie The ongoing demolition of Cairo’s historic cemeteries, known as the…
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Upper Egypt
The house of ghosts in Al-Qusair: The story of Sheikh Tawfiq’s enduring legacy
In the center of Al-Qusair on the Red Sea coast, the house of Sheikh Tawfiq Ali Mustafa tells chapters of…
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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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