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Folk
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Photo Heritage
3/8/2014 6:09:51 PM
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Ahram Online recounts how our grandmothers broke the mould to pave the way for Egyptian women today
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Folk
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Photo Heritage
2/27/2014 1:33:34 PM
The histories of both the Islamic Museum and Dar Al-Kutub, which were hit by a bomb blast on 25 January, are closely tied to several major events that shaped the urban and social history of Cairo
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Folk
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Street Smart
2/19/2014 1:15:14 PM
The loopholes in Law 144/2006, meant to safeguard Egypt's architectural heritage, continue to warrant the demolition of irreplaceable landmarks, including Alexandria's Villa Aghion
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Egypt
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Politics
2/6/2014 9:27:36 PM
Owner of historic villa, built by two prominent French architect brothers in 1927, remains defiant and insists he will turn building to 'dust', despite order from Alexandria's mayor and French consulate
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Arts & Culture
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Film
2/6/2014 11:54:26 AM
Now working to stop the pillaging of Syria's heritage during the country's civil war, the United Nations commends the new Hollywood film 'The Monuments Men' for raising awareness of cultural crimes during conflict
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Folk
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Street Smart
2/5/2014 9:41:00 PM
As the wrecking of Alexandria's architectural heritage sites continues unabated, Villa Aghion built by the Perret brothers in 1927 is currently being demolished by court order
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Heritage
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Photo Heritage
1/25/2014 7:32:26 PM
Tahrir Square, the epicentre of Egypt's January 25 Revolution, was once but another city square with little charm
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Heritage
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Folk Arts
1/13/2014 8:06:29 AM
As Egypt celebrates the Prophet Mohammed's birthday, Ahram Online remembers the one and only moulid doll — a fixture in childhood memories for generations
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Folk
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Photo Heritage
1/6/2014 1:17:46 PM
As Egyptians celebrate Coptic Christmas, Ahram Online examines rare photos of prominent landmarks on the Holy Family's journey through Cairo
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Life & Style
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Style
1/5/2014 9:10:17 PM
For jewellery designer Suzanne El-Masry, preserving an Egyptian sense of beauty should be a cultural priority, bringing the aesthetics of Egypt's artistic and crafts-based heritage into everyday life
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Heritage
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Ancient Egypt
12/26/2013 7:13:05 PM
Antiquities ministry is taking measures to protect Egypt's heritage sites after bomb attacks this week in Mansoura and Cairo
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Folk
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Photo Heritage
12/26/2013 5:44:15 PM
The northern town, which was the target of a violent and bloody terrorist attack this week, has a long cosmopolitan history
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Life & Style
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Style
12/20/2013 9:31:05 AM
Jewellery artist Zeinab Khalifa amalgamates designs and colours from the diverse Egyptian heritage to produce a new collection of unique pieces which the artist hopes will be worn for generations to come
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Folk
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Folk Arts
12/18/2013 12:51:18 PM
Nearly 500 hours of rare works from the Egyptian and Arab musical heritage are now available at the click of a mouse
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Heritage
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Islamic
11/22/2013 2:57:05 PM
A meeting of the Islamic Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) was held in Yemen
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World
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International
11/11/2013 5:29:20 PM
Thailand does not dispute Cambodia's ownership of the temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, but both sides claimed an adjacent 4.6-square-kilometre piece of land
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Heritage
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Museums
10/28/2013 2:11:53 PM
A museum opening in Seville displays rare Islamic artistic and scientific objects, highlighting the use of light in decoration and studies in Islamic design heritage
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Arts & Culture
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Visual Art
9/12/2013 12:16:36 PM
Ahram Online meets Copenhagen Museum director Jette Sandahl, the force behind the award-winning Copenhagen WALL showing images of the city's heritage. Sanduq El-Dunia is the sister project to be displayed in Cairo
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Arts & Culture
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Visual Art
9/3/2013 8:06:17 AM
Painter Mohamed Abla to focus on freedom of expression, scientific research and preserving Egypt's multi-layered heritage when he takes part in constitution committee
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Heritage
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Ancient Egypt
8/20/2013 3:57:02 PM
UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova condemns damage to cultural heritage sites in Egypt amid violence
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