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Al Ahram – King Farouk
- Shows a photograph of the deposed tenth ruler of Egypt together with his second wife Narriman Sadek and his only son Prince Ahmed Fouad.
Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Egypt civilization, history, language, archaeology, antiquities, including pyramids, temples and tombs.
Antiquities Wish List
- Detailed write-up relaying Egypt’s request to UNESCO regarding the return of five ancient Egyptian artifacts displayed in different countries abroad.
Carlo Vidua and the Travelers of 1800 in Egypt
- An exhibit of writings and names of 19th century travelers engraved on monuments in Egypt; also includes a reading list.
Climate Threatens Egypt’s Treasures
- Presents an article detailing effects brought about by changes in climate and underground moisture to the survival of organic remains in ancient tombs.
David Roberts RA
- Brief biography of the 19th century Scottish artist, best known for his paintings and prints of Egypt, Nubia, and the Holy Land; includes galleries of his works.
Egypt: 1952-1956
- Collection of photographs illustrating life and culture in the country during the military revolution led by army officers against then King Farouk I.
Egypt: A Brief History
- Offers an outline of Egyptian history, from the Pre-Dynastic period through to 2007.
Francis Frith (1822-1898)
- A 19th century English photographer who traveled in Egypt and the Middle East; includes galleries of his photographs held by George Eastman House in Toronto.
Grand Imams of Al-Azhar
- A listing and brief biographies of past leaders in the world’s oldest university.
History of Egypt
- Contains extensive write-ups detailing the country’s history from its beginnings in the Lower Paleolithic Era to Great Britain’s occupation.
Logoi - An Early Traveler in Egypt
- Excerpts and pictures taken from Charles Dana Gibson's account of his travels in Egypt, first published in 1898.
Middle East Photograph Archive
- Galleries of the University of Chicago Library's archive of photographs of Egypt taken in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Mohammed Ali Pasha of Egypt
- A biographical sketch of Mohammed Ali (1769-1849), first published in 1835; regarded as the founder of modern Egypt, whose descendants ruled until 1952.
Orders, Decorations and Medals of Egypt
- Galleries of medals and decorations awarded to Egyptian citizens by the Kingdom of Egypt (1805-1952), and the Republic (1952 to the present).
The Oriental Institute – Thebes Photographic Project
- Galleries of photographs taken in 2007 of monuments and remains in the ancient capital of Thebes (Luxor), in the tradition of Francis Firth.
Railways in the Nile Valley
- A history of Egypt's railway system until 1935, with photographs.
Supreme Council of Antiquities
- Established to protect and promote the cultural heritage of Egypt; includes a national list of museums with visitor guides, a listing of sites under their management, and information about their activities and exhibitions.
Survey of Decorative Stones
- An investigation of the varieties, uses and sources of ornamental stone in Cairo's Islamic monuments.
World Heritage Sites - Egypt
- UNESCO's brief guides to sites and locations inscribed on the World Heritage List, and properties submitted for possible inclusion.
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