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Welcome to Bab Al Hara, an ancient Damascus neighbourhood unscathed by time and war

Al Majalla explores how two iconic historical neighbourhoods, grouped together as one entity known as Bab Al Hara, have kept their historical charm despite the passing of time and the horrors of war

Hasnaa Aadra 18, Sep 2023

A file photo showing Beit Yakan’s state before the restoration process. Credit: Beit Yakan’s official Facebook page

Beit Yakan: Back To Old Glory

Old houses with a unique architecture adorn the historical area of Cairo and its ancient streets, bearing tales of people who inhabited them since ages ago and features of the cultural and…

Maryam Raafat 09, Sep 2022

Works are on display at “Wissa Wassef - The School of Instinctive Creativity” exhibition in Cairo. (Credit: Salwa Samir).

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Egyptian architect Ramses Wissa Wassef (1911 - 1974) once said, "I never took the young weavers to an art gallery or a museum." This saying summed up the philosophy of the art school which he founded…

Salwa Samir 19, Jun 2022

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Welcome to Bab Al Hara, an ancient Damascus neighbourhood unscathed by time and war

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Trump's lifting of Syria sanctions solidifies Iran's regional defeat

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Sunken faces: Kids in Gaza waste away as Israel blocks aid

Ahmed al-Sharaa: The Syrian president with much to prove

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