Heritage

Soul and Love exhibition: A journey into Coptic heritage at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat has unveiled Soul and Love, a poignant temporary exhibition within the Egyptian Textiles Hall. Curated in collaboration with the Coptic Museum in Cairo, this two-month showcase celebrates the Christmas season and the dawn of the New Year, weaving together threads of art, faith, and history. The identity …

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Egypt Independent December 26, 2025

Ancient Cairo tomb razed: A blow to Egypt’s heritage

The demolition of Muhammad Ali Pasha’s daughter-in-law’s tomb in the Imam Shafi’i cemetery has ignited a firestorm of controversy on social media. Netizens vehemently condemned what they termed as an ‘assault on historical sites, particularly Egypt’s Islamic heritage.’ Amidst growing public outcry, calls for the preservation of Cairo’s historic landmarks have intensified. Member of Parliament …

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Egypt Independent October 25, 2024

The humanity should get rid of the colonial system heritage; colonial powers’ time is up

Joint efforts aimed at building a polycentric and just world order are becoming increasingly relevant, if not vitally important, in

Weekly Blitz August 1, 2024

Egypt Welcomes UNESCO Resolutions On Palestinian Heritage Sites

Egypt welcomes UNESCO’s unanimously approved resolutions regarding the conservation of Palestinian sites included in the List of World Heritage in Danger, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday 24/7/2024. The resolutions were made during UNESCO’s 46th session that was held in New Delhi, India. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls, Hebron’s …

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Egypt Independent July 25, 2024