literature
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Upper Egypt
What is Kiahk? Ancient Egyptian Coptic Month Blends Christian Prayer with Agricultural Traditions
While much of the world marks December with Christmas preparations, Egypt’s Coptic Christians observe Kiahk, a month-long convergence of Marian…
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Lower Egypt
Alexandria’s Historic Tram Faces Modernization: Residents Fear Losing Africa’s Oldest Transit System
Egypt’s 164-year-old “Tramway” modernisation plan sparks debate between progress and preservation in the Mediterranean coastal city. Modernisation Plans for Africa’s…
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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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