Old Cairo
Archaeologists appeal to stop demolition of tombs in historic Cairo
Egypt
June 7, 2023
Archaeologists appeal to stop demolition of tombs in historic Cairo
The media bureau manager of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists Abdel-Rahim Rayhan appealed to the Egyptian President to intervene…
Viral image of surreal Cairo building turns out to be AI
Art news
May 24, 2023
Viral image of surreal Cairo building turns out to be AI
An surreal old building said to be in Cairo has gone viral on Egyptian social media, with many commenting on…
KUNA: Mosque of Ibn Tulun.. an Islamic architectural wonder in Egypt
Egypt
May 11, 2023
KUNA: Mosque of Ibn Tulun.. an Islamic architectural wonder in Egypt
Mosque of Ibn Tulun in the Egyptian capital Cairo is an example of Islamic architecture that stood the test of…
Egypt demolishes largest shanty area within Old Cairo neighborhood
Egypt
March 8, 2023
Egypt demolishes largest shanty area within Old Cairo neighborhood
The Cairo Governorate has started removing ‘Ezbet Abu Qarn‘, the largest shanty area within the Old Cairo neighborhood, in implementation…
Al-Hakim bi Amrillah Mosque in Old Cairo opened after renovation
Egypt
February 28, 2023
Al-Hakim bi Amrillah Mosque in Old Cairo opened after renovation
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa and Minister of Awqaf Mokhtar Gomaa opened on Monday Al-Hakim bi Amrillah Mosque,…
Egypt’s Prime Minister confirms development projects for Old Cairo are speeding along
Egypt
February 14, 2021
Egypt’s Prime Minister confirms development projects for Old Cairo are speeding along
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Saturday that projects to develop historic Cairo and its slum areas are speeding along,…
Baron Empain Palace’s terraces restored as part of ongoing renovation work
Egypt
January 25, 2021
Baron Empain Palace’s terraces restored as part of ongoing renovation work
Maintenance work began Monday to remove moisture and salt build-up from the external terraces surrounding the Baron Empain Palace. The…
Egypt registers domes of Al-Atris and Al-Aidarous as Islamic heritage monuments
Archaeology
January 13, 2021
Egypt registers domes of Al-Atris and Al-Aidarous as Islamic heritage monuments
As part of state efforts to preserve Egypt’s cultural heritage, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities agreed during a board…
Photos: Egypt issues celebratory medals for Cairo’s 1050th anniversary
Culture
December 9, 2020
Photos: Egypt issues celebratory medals for Cairo’s 1050th anniversary
Egypt’s Treasury and Mint authorities has unveiled a set of medals celebrating the 1050th anniversary of Cairo’s founding. The medals…
Wakala al-Sultan Qaytbay complex to become heritage hotel at LE100 mn cost
Archaeology
October 26, 2020
Wakala al-Sultan Qaytbay complex to become heritage hotel at LE100 mn cost
The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry’s Historic Cairo General Directorate has announced the first restoration project for Wakala al-Sultan Qaytbay complex…