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First President of Egyptian Republic General Mohamed Naguib (C) salutes the cheering crowd, 21 June 1953 in Cairo, along with vice president of Council Gamal Abdel Nasser.

This day in history: The birth of the Egyptian Republic

Battle-bred and furious with their defeat in the Palestine War of 1948, the Free Officers blamed King Farouk for their ills and came to power, on this day 70 years ago, with vengeance in their eyes

Sami Moubayed 18 June 2023

Photo shows part of the Egyptian pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020.

The Egyptian Pavilion in Expo 2020

Visitors to the Dubai Expo 2020 can experience a unique journey through Egyptian history and future dreams when they visit the Egyptian Pavilion. Characterized by its luxurious and unique design, it…

Moamina Faour 29 January 2022

An exhibition entitled "Exalted Spirits: The Veneration of the Dead in Egypt through the Ages" is being held at the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo. It runs until February 9, 2022. (Photo by Salwa Samir)

How Egyptians Revered Their Late “Exalted Spirits”

Whether kings, revered individuals, or family members, the dead in Egypt have been venerated in some way throughout its history. These exalted spirits were venerated not only as semi-divinities…

Salwa Samir 26 November 2021

A side street in the suburb of Ma’adi, Cairo, Egypt. The neighborhood is famous for its spacious villas, lush gardens and long history of elite residents.

The Making of Ma’adi

Recently, Annalise DeVries, an American university professor who has been studying and writing about “Al-Ma’adi” as part of her interest in Egyptian history, society and culture, published a book…

Mohammad Ali Salih 21 May 2021

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