In the early 20th century, Egypt's women had a prominent place in publications, pioneering women's issues and rights in print
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In 1892, when the world was still debating women's rights, Egyptian women's voice was loud, clear, and quite popular it seems
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At the premises of Fustat Traditional Crafts Centre, in the heart of old Cairo, the sound of pounding hammers on copper fills the air
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In its 61 st edition, the exhibition is hosting some 370 artisans from across Egypt
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'Heliopolis was established in the desert, on a site near the ruins of the old Heliopolis city, 'the sun city' of ancient Egyptians, and thus came the name Heliopolis'
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Egypt's oldest independent theatre troupe is at risk, but the founder is as resillient as ever
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The bridge is set to pass right in front of the Basilica church in Heliopolis, a Type A heritage site where building anything that blocks the view is prohibited
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Egypt’s warm winter remains an eternal bliss. And so, Ahram Online decided it is time to explore various winter destinations and take those long walks we have been meaning to take. Let’s follow the sun, shall we?
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Much has changed in Luxor in the past decades, yet the city has preserved its authentic spirit.
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As painter Alaa Awad prepares for his up-coming exhibition, he spoke to Ahram Online about his fascination with ancient Egyptian heritage
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Below the veranda of the Winter Palace in Luxor lies a treasure in black and white
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On the 65th anniversary of the nationalisation of the Suez Canal by the late President Gamal Abdel-Nasser, Ahram Online republishes a review of a case study on the history of the 'brave city'
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Adding handmade weaving to the list was not an easy task. Among the conditions negotiated was that it should have an economic value on those who practice it
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In 2011, Haddad was awarded the international Cavafy Award for poetry, and in 2017 he was awarded the Best Vernacular Poet Award by the Cairo International Book Fair
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Quseir is at the end of the shortest and safest path connecting the Nile and the Red Sea, it has been a crucial trade route from the days of ancient Egypt to this day
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In her latest and final book of the Roh (Soul) trilogy, delving in the world of Sufism in the modern world, Rasha Zidan highlights the eternal wisdom of letting go
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Garagous village, in Qena, enchants us every year with its unique pottery that waltzes between the shades of blue and green
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Akhmim in Sohag is reputed for its colourful textile and needle work, while Hegaza in Qena is known nationwide for its woodwork
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This year, the festival reviews the aragouz in the works of vernacular poetry pillar Fouad Haddad, prominent poet Said Hegab, and renowned script writer Abou El-Soud El-Ibiary
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