upper Egypt Archives

The Fading Melodies of Upper Egypt: How DJs Are Replacing Traditional Wedding Songs in Assiut

How modern technology is silencing centuries-old Egyptian folk music traditions in rural communities A Musical Heritage Under Threat In the…

Egypt has recovered a trove of stolen antiquities from Australia and the United States, unveiling new details of an international…

In a triumph of modern archaeology over the ravages of time, the colossal statues of a pharaoh have risen again.…

In the dry, sun-baked fields of Upper Egypt, the hibiscus harvest represents a powerful convergence of heritage and economic resilience.…

For four consecutive days, the city of Kharga, the capital of Egypt’s vast New Valley Governorate in the Western Desert,…

Bab Masr14/12/2025

Following the official recognition of Egyptian Koshari on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage lists, the dish transcends its status as mere…

Telli (also spelled Talli or Telley) is a traditional form of Egyptian embroidery, distinguished by its use of shimmering metallic…

Since the Ottoman era, Assiut has been an important commercial hub in Upper Egypt, with caravans passing through on their…

In the heart of Nag Hammadi, north of Qena Governorate, lies the village of Bahgoura, one of the ancient villages…

As soon as you take your first steps down the street leading to the Italian Hospital in El Qusair, you…