History
Model of the Aswan Dam, 1939
The Aswan Reservoir, also known as the Aswan Dam, is distinct from the High Dam. Construction began in the city of Aswan in southern Egypt between 1899 and 1906. Its foundation stone was laid by Khedive Abbas Hilmi II, and it was inaugurated during his reign. The Aswan Reservoir is located 946 kilometers from the Delta Barrages, also known as the Delta Barrages. The old Aswan Dam was the first dam of its size and the largest dam constructed in the world at that time. Then…
May 28, 2022The craft of distorting time
The Art of Distorting Time: How can time be distorted? Just as social media has brought collectors closer to the rare objects they diligently gather and acquire, it has also created a distance between them and a growing number of professionals who forge, imitate, and defraud collectors. Nothing stands in their way—not honesty, not ethics, not…
April 19, 2022100 years since Egypt's independence
What were the political circumstances surrounding Egypt's independence? And how did this affect its culture? A historical background: Today marks the centenary of Egypt's declaration of independence from the British protectorate, which was imposed on Egypt on December 18, 1914, following the outbreak of World War I and the establishment of the Kingdom of Egypt. After the war ended, several nationalist movements emerged in Egypt, calling for an end to…
March 15, 2022World War I bonds
Media propaganda through posters… War bonds are debt securities issued by governments to finance military operations and other expenditures during wartime. On the other hand, they are a means of controlling inflation by removing money from circulation in a stimulated wartime economy. War bonds are either retail bonds marketed directly to the public or wholesale bonds traded on…
May 24, 2021The Egyptian Gazette
It is a famous Egyptian newspaper and is considered the oldest English-language newspaper in the Middle East, as its first issue was published on January 26, 1880, and it continues to this day. Its name is clear and needs little explanation: "Egyptian" means "Egyptian," and "Gazette" usually means "newspaper" or "official periodical." However, the origin of the word may not be known to many, even journalists who work there.
May 28, 2020Royal Tourism Cup
On my last visit to the Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria last year, I saw many beautiful and very valuable pieces, but I was deeply disappointed that the information panels didn't quench my usual thirst for knowledge. Today, by chance, I came across important information about one of these pieces: the "Royal Tourism Cup." The manufacture of this cup was completed…
March 26, 2020Royal Jewelry Museum
On my last visit to the Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria last year, I saw many beautiful and very valuable pieces, but I was deeply disappointed that the information panels didn't quench my usual thirst for knowledge. Today, by chance, I came across important information about one of these pieces: the "Royal Tourism Cup." The manufacture of this cup was completed…
March 18, 2020The Story of Nefertiti's Head – Chapter One
Introduction: We often think that humans are the heroes of every story, whether good or evil. But sometimes, inanimate objects have their own stories, and if they could speak, we would hear the strangest and most amazing tales! Today, we present the story of "Two Pieces" and recount significant events that historically linked Egypt and Germany, in which these two pieces played a leading role… Chapter One: General Von contemplated…
February 10, 2020A piece of Tutankhamun
The Egyptian government has failed to recover a piece of Tutankhamun's artifact. In news reported hours ago, an artifact belonging to King Tutankhamun was sold at a Christie's auction for £4.7 million (US$6 million). The artifact is a quartzite head. After two months of negotiations by the Egyptian government to recover the piece, the sale was unsuccessful.
July 5, 2019A reading of the Royal Coin Collection file
A look at the Royal Coin Collection – Some of the withdrawn items: Items 2639 and 2643 (Crown and rare medal box) are among the interesting items withdrawn. Item 2643 is a “crown” skillfully crafted from Egyptian 5-millime coins from the reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel. The Egyptian flag fabric is used as a lining for the crown. Interestingly, this item…
April 2, 2019Imperial mood!!
A little-known fact is that Emperor Napoleon was an avid collector of medals and took a keen interest in minting coins commemorating his victories, which he then awarded to France's allies. Napoleon's passion for collecting medals began while he was in Egypt! He found a medal bearing the image of Julius Caesar, which he took as a good omen. Upon his return to Paris, he carried this medal with him. It suffices to know that when…
January 29, 2018The features of Egyptian society on a lottery ticket
With the increasing influx and immigration of foreigners since the beginning of the nineteenth century, Egyptian society has witnessed many strange patterns and manifestations of modernization, as well as various practices brought to Egypt by these people, such as the wearing of European clothing by the increasingly large class, the effendi class, in addition to the adoption of Western lifestyles in furniture, food, and clothing…
March 22, 2016Salamah Fi Kheir film
Who among us remembers the film "Salama Fi Kheir" starring the late, great actor Naguib El Rihani? Who doesn't remember this wonderful film, produced in 1937? "Salama Fi Kheir" was one of the most important works of the late artist Naguib El Rihani and the directorial debut of Niazi Mostafa. Its story revolves around a messenger working in a shop…
January 25, 2016