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Tracing the footsteps of historical Cairo's lost icons: Ibn Al-Nafis, the Syrian Polymath
The second in a series exploring Cairo's medieval history as a vital global centre of science and learning traces the life of pioneering physicist Ibn Al-Nafis
Al-Hussein: Relics of the prophet
Living alongside a holy place
Hussein: A man's outfit says it all
The man with the fez, probably conducting business by the Mosque
Abbasiya: Protest venue...historical district
Amid the criss-cross of streets and endless crowds in Abbasiya Square, which was the site of recent deadly attacks on protesters, lie architectural gems that witnessed the rise and fall of a district and its societies
Martyrdom and the Coptic Church
A long history of honouring martyrs has helped the Coptic Church survive despite persecution and tribulations
Birth of the Coptic Calendar
The persecution of Christians began in the time of Nero. To commemorate such years of persecution, the Coptic Church introduced the Anno Martyrum, or Year of the Martyrs calendar
Boulaq photography studio tells a story of protests, kings and bellydancers
The 70-year history of the San Francisco photography studio, located in the central Cairo district of Boulaq, contains many interesting pieces of Egyptian history
The people behind the lens: Lehnert and Landrock
Ahram Online discovers the story of one of Cairo's most historic bookshops, and the renowned photographic collection behind it
A surviving tradition of public bathing in Egypt
For centuries, public baths were used by Egyptians of all social classes, while today there are just a few still in operation  
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Sufism and art: Amr Fekry
Egyptian photographer Amr Fekry reflects on Egypt's Islamic, Coptic, and ancient identities in his new book 'Holy of Holies'

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The undying legacy of a Sira poet
The words are his, and yet they are older than himself, for the Sira Helaleyaa is an accumulative verbal tradition, adapted by each poet to the imagination and sensibilities of their audience
The Queen of Henna delights Cairo with her Sudanese singing talents
In the heart of downtown Cairo, Settouna, the Queen of Henna, wooed Cairenes with Sudanese folk songs floating through Makan cultural centre in preparation for her third album
Nubian culture exhibition brings ancient heritage to life
Prominent artists from Egypt and Sudan joined forces at the Cairo Opera House in a three-day exhibition celebrating Egypt's cultural heritage

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Bebasata Keda staged now at El Nahda Association
'As Simple as That' (Bebesata Keda), tells stories of ten passive and active Egyptians during the 18-day uprising in 2011 that led to the ouster of 30 years of Mubarak rule

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Street Smart
Egyptian cities and markets: What's behind a name? Part II
Hurghada, Al-Fayyoum, Qena, Al-Menya are landmarks that date back centuries. Ahram Online looks at the stories behind the names of Egypt's towns and famous markets

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Tahrir Monologues: Storytelling the highs and lows of revolution
Disarray, fear, and hints of hope appeared at Left Bank Bistro on Monday 13 August, where the popular theatre project Tahrir Monologues poignantly performed brand new stories from the unfolding revolution

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Al-Farghani, from the Tigris to the Nile
Commissioned by a Caliph, Al-Farghani made a long journey, from his home in present-day Uzbekistan, through Iraq and finally to Egypt to add his extensive knowledge to the Nilometer - by which life on the Nile depends on

Ibn Maimoun, aka Maimonides: 'Great Eagle' of the Jews
Few historical personages stir as much debate in Egypt as Ibn Maimoun – also known as Maimonides – the Andalusian rabbi whose synagogue still sits in Cairo's ancient Jewish Quarter

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The Dormition of Theotokos: The Feast of the Virgin Mary
Following a 15-day fast, Egypt's Coptic Christians celebrate the 'Dormition of Theotokos' on 22 August to commemorate the Virgin Mary's passing

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