Photo: Amr Nabil
Egypt unveils recently discovered ancient workshops, tombs in Saqqara necropolis; AP
New Islamic heritage trail; Nevine El-Aref; Ahram
Photo: Ahram
In Old Cairo, residents reconnect with their heritage; AFP
Photo: AFP
For most of their lives, children from historic Cairo’s Al Khalifa district only saw the mausoleums, mosques and madrasa schools that pepper their neighbourhood from outside heavy bronze doors. In one of the world’s oldest Islamic cities, communities were becoming increasingly separated from the centuries-old buildings they lived alongside — prompting architect and heritage management expert May Al Ibrashy to launch a programme to “foster a sense of ownership over this heritage”.
Source: In Old Cairo, residents reconnect with their heritage
A mummy unearthed in Egypt wrapped in ‘layers of gold’ may be the oldest ever discovered, archeologists said; Isobel van Hagen; Business Insider
Photo: Khaled Desouki
The 4,300-year-old Egyptian mummy, covered in gold leaf, and many other ancient artifacts, was discovered at the Saqqara Necropolis near Cairo.
Universal heritage sites in the Arab world in grave danger; Will Spiers; New Arab
Photo: Diego Delso
UNESCO’s World Heritage list consecrates sites or areas of cultural significance. The Arab world’s foundational role in human civilisation has meant the region is awash with protected sites, however, a lot of these sites are now at risk of collapse.
Source: Universal heritage sites in the Arab world in grave danger
Egypt ‘bulldozing’ Unesco World Heritage Site 100km from Cop27 summit; Middle East Eye
Photo: AFP
Egyptian authorities jeopardising St Catherine’s nature reserve and indigenous population with tourism project…
Source: Egypt ‘bulldozing’ Unesco World Heritage Site 100km from Cop27 summit
Abu Mena project completed; Nevine El-Aref; Al-Ahram Weekly
Photo: Al Ahram
After two decades on the UNESCO World Heritage List in Danger, the Abu Mena restoration project should now lead to the site’s removal, writes Nevine El-Aref.
Source: Abu Mena project completed – Heritage – Al-Ahram Weekly
Wadi al-Hitan: 50 Million Years of Egypt; Mona Abdou; Egyptian Streets
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Bedded in the sands of Al-Fayoum is a different understanding of Egyptian history; here, there are no temple tracks and incense, no inked Coptic and no anthan.
Source: Wadi al-Hitan: 50 Million Years of Egypt
Egyptian Heritage Sites Aren’t Party Venues; Mona Abdou; Egyptian Streets
Photo: Al Arabiya
Neon lights bring alive the eyes of statues, and the opaque shadow of a column falls over the dancefloor. It’s a grand sight, perhaps for all the wrong reasons: drinks are half-melted at the base of a limestone ram, a bored child picks their nail into the crevices of an already worn set of hieroglyphs, and a once grand place of worship is reduced to little more than a glorified rave site.
Source: Egyptian Heritage Sites Aren’t Party Venues
An open air museum: The Luxor Temple; Anadolu Agency
Photo: Anadolu Agency
Located on the east bank of the Nile the Luxor Temple provides a glimpse into the history of ancient Egypt.
Historic Cairo regains its ancient glory; Hani Sameer; Al Monitor
Photo: Khaled Desouki
The Egyptian government is reviving Historic Cairo to make a unique tourist attraction.
Saving the Temples on the Nile; Deutsche Welle
Photo: Arte France
A timeless treasure, nearly lost forever. Without the UNESCO‘s unprecedented rescue operation, future generations might have only seen the stunning temples of Ramses II and Cleopatra in the pages of history books.
Mideast in Pictures: A glimpse into Historic Cairo; Xinhua/Malaysia Sun
Photo: Xinhua
Founded in the 10th century, Historic Cairo is one of the world oldest Islamic cities, boasting renowned mosques, old markets and streets, and monuments.
Inside Egypt’s Seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Cairo Scene
Photo: Cairo Scene
Egypt is home to some of the world’s most important historical, cultural and natural heritage.
Restoration in Historic Cairo; Nevine El-Aref; Al-Ahram Weekly
Five sabils and a hammam in Historic Cairo have received much-needed facelifts, reports Nevine El-Aref…
Source: Restoration in Historic Cairo – Heritage – Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt’s Wadi Al-Hitan to Develop Nation’s First Green Road; John Bichara; Cairo Scene
Photo: Cairo Scene
At a length of 34 kilometres, the construction of Wadi Al-Hitan’s green road will rely on recycling and utilise a special emulsion that mixes with soil to cut down on heat emissions.
Source: Egypt’s Wadi Al-Hitan to Develop Nation’s First Green Road
People visit Step Pyramid complex in Saqqara necropolis near Cairo, Egypt; Huaxia; Xinhua
[Into the heart of the country] Mummies and tombs tell tales of ancient peoples; Korea Joong Ang Daily
Photo credit: Khaled Desouki /AFP/Yonhap
Source: [Into the heart of the country] Mummies and tombs tell tales of ancient peoples
The St. Catherine’s Monastery, Egypt; Orange Smile
Saqqara: Egypt’s Hidden Gem and the Discoveries Made Around the Ancient Necropolis; Scoop Empire
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