History
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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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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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Lower Egypt
A minaret is dying and a dome has been buried without a cry… Will Mansoura save its oldest mosque?
In a city that only pays attention to those who shout, the mosque of the righteous king Ayyub stands as…
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Greater Cairo
Between popular religiosity and the benevolence of the Quran, how can beauty be reconnected with “Sayyida Zeinab”?
It seems that, over time, the government has succeeded in imposing the term “slums” within the historic city of Cairo.…
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Analysis
Fardis, the people below
Perhaps the ancient Egyptians succeeded in their obsession with special measures for dwelling in eternal paradise after leaving this world,…
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Greater Cairo
An exhibition in Paris reimagines Cleopatra, far from Western narratives
The “Cleopatra: The Mystery” exhibition, organized by the Arab World Institute, will continue in Paris until January 11, 2026. The…
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Lower Egypt
After being removed from the red list | Abu Mina: a saint loved by all but neglected by the “Antiquities Authority” for decades!
For nearly a quarter of a century, the site of the Abu Mina monastery in Alexandria remained on UNESCO’s red…
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