History
-
Upper Egypt
“Bahgoura Palaces”: Tales of Ancient Wealth Between Luxury and Oblivion
In the heart of Nag Hammadi, north of Qena Governorate, lies the village of Bahgoura, one of the ancient villages…
Read More » -
Greater Cairo
Antiquities Authority refuses to demolish Abdel Majeed Pasha Palace in Mallawi
Recently, a memo circulated on social media indicating the start of procedures to demolish the historic Abdel Majeed Pasha Palace…
Read More » -
Lower Egypt
“Simsimiyya”.. the secret of joy that crossed from the canal to UNESCO
Cultural initiatives to teach children how to play the simsimiyya instrument have begun in the cities of Port Said, Ismailia,…
Read More » -
Greater Cairo
Secrets of the early painters: How did the Fayoum portraits survive for 1,600 years?
The Fayoum portraits remain a great artistic mystery, a subject of artistic and scientific study around the world. They are…
Read More » -
Greater Cairo
Fatema Mohamed: Reading not only introduced me to heritage, but also brought me closer to it
Fatema aspires to be a tour guide who presents Egyptian heritage in a contemporary spirit, while at the same time…
Read More » -
Greater Cairo
Dr. Basma Selim: New Heliopolis has a unique visual identity that should be included on the tourism map
Heritage is not just old buildings or historical monuments, but rather the story of a society, the identity of a…
Read More » -
Analysis
The Sons of Taha Hussein
One day, a group of young writers proclaimed, “We are a generation without teachers,” expressing their rebellion and departure from…
Read More » -
Upper Egypt
Al-Qulali Café… A cultural hub that brings together writers and intellectuals in Fayoum
Al-Qulali Café, located a few steps away from the Fayoum Cultural Palace, which has been closed for nearly five years…
Read More » -
Lower Egypt
The story of ‘Fawakhir Talkha’
The city of Talkha has been known for its pottery industry for decades, especially in the area known today as…
Read More » -
Upper Egypt
“Qena Heritage Schools”: Abandoned Palaces and Others Awaiting Demolition
In Qena, stories are not limited to temples and monuments, but also extend to Qena Heritage Schools that were once…
Read More »