Heritage
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Upper Egypt
Okra: Esna’s traditional cuisine that brings back the flavors of lentils and shululu
In one of the quiet alleys branching off from Khnum Temple Street in the city of Esna, south of Luxor,…
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Greater Cairo
Ziad Rahbani in Egypt: Stories of love and friendship from Cairo to Beirut
It was not a planned meeting, but rather a fleeting moment that brought together writer Amira Al-Nashouqati, poet Ahmed Haddad,…
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Lower Egypt
“Al-Argoul”: Attempts to revive the heritage of the Egyptian rural instrument
The most famous moment in which the argoul appears may be the scene in which the character Masoud, played by…
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Upper Egypt
The last cow plow in Awamiya…Ahmed Al-Najjar protects the memory of the land from the advance of tractors
At six in the morning, Ahmed Abdo Al-Najjar, 67, sets off on his cart, carrying his old wooden plow. Behind…
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Analysis
The timeless journey of Carmen: global quotations and cultural reinterpretations (1-4)
Origins, roots, and early operas The story originated in France in the 19th century, first as a short story by Prosper…
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Lower Egypt
Will life return to the ancient Ibn al-Nabih cistern in Alexandria?
In the heart of ancient Alexandria, where archaeological monuments are scattered among narrow alleys and heritage buildings, stands the Ibn…
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Greater Cairo
During the “Sayyida Zeinab” exhibition | How can we understand urban transformations by reading old maps?
How can we understand urban transformations by reading old maps? This is what experts recently attempted to answer during an…
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Lower Egypt
Semenya.. Art and Memories.. The Story of Uncle Ahmed Al-Saqa, the Most Famous Pastry Chef in Port Said
In Al-Hilaliya alley, at the intersection of Al-Hamidi and Al-Gouri streets, the most famous commercial streets in Al-Arab alley, the…
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Upper Egypt
Two sculptors from Luxor establish the first school and exhibition to revive Pharaonic sculpture
In a unique initiative aimed at reviving Pharaonic heritage and teaching new generations the ancient art of sculpture, artists Barakat…
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Lower Egypt
“Port Tawfik Promenade” … When memories return to walking along the banks of the Suez Canal
After more than 13 years of absence, the “Port Tawfik Promenade” returns to Suez to welcome its visitors, carrying with…
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