Heritage - Islamic

Chaos in the Caliph's Quarters: Al-Muiz Street in danger

The Supreme Council of Antiquities and activists launch a campaign to rescue the archaeologically significant Al-Muiz Street from encroachment

Are the artefact collections at the presidential palaces safe?

The precious artefact collections exhibited at the presidential palaces are safe and sound according to the committee assigned by the Ministry of State for Antiquities

Beit Zeinab Khatoun HQ for Cairo Urban Rehabilitation Project

The 14th century house of Zeinab Khatoun in Old Cairo is set to become the headquarters for the Cairo Urban Rehabilitation Project

20th century courthouse in Alexandria makes Egypt's antiquities list

As one of the newest additions to the antiquities list, the distinguished early 20th century courthouse will receive at least $6.8m in maintenance and will host a museum-like display of its period objects

More security measures are taken at archaeological sites

Police will appear again at major archaeological sites and tourist attractions

Safeguarding Egypt's Islamic Heritage

Although it was stolen three months ago, the theft of the minbar (pulpit) in Qanibay El-Ramah mosque was revived two days ago, creating a conflict between the Ministries of Al-Awqaf (religious endowments) and Culture

Abassiya psychiatric hospital to be listed an Islamic monument

Cultural listing may settle the controversy surrounding the fate of the Abassiya public hospital for mental illness

A century of Islamic art for all

The centenary of Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art took place earlier this week.

More than just a street

Al-Muizz Street is officially opened following its recent rehabilitation, carried out with a view to developing it into an open air museum to showcase the best of Cairo's Islamic art

Mameluke makeover

Three restored Mameluke edifices in Cairo's Sayeda Zeinab district have reopened to the public

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