The Nile River: An Eternal Lifeline Shaping Ancient to Modern Egypt
Nov 29, 2023 · The Nile River stands as a testament to the enduring significance of natural resources in shaping civilizations, and influencing ancient and modern Egypt profoundly. Its rich history and multifaceted impact on Egyptian society have made it a pivotal force in driving agriculture, enabling transportation, and inspiring mythological beliefs. The Nile in Ancient Egypt: Agricultural Oasis
A Year in Three Seasons: Ancient Egypt’s Calendar
Jan 28, 2022 · The civil calendar was divided into three seasons based on Nile observations: the season of inundation (Akhet), the season of growth (Peret), and the season of harvest (Shemu). Akhet was the first season of the year, marked by the flooding of the Nile. By today’s estimates, the season falls roughly between July and December of the Latin calendar.
A Closer Look at Hollywood’s Historical Accuracy in the 1963 Film ...
Oct 17, 2020 · Scene of Cleopatra’s entrance into Rome in the 1963 film Cleopatra. ‘Extravagant’ is perhaps the perfect word to describe Cleopatra, the Oscar-winning 1963 film.An almost five hour epic starring Elizabeth Taylor (Cleopatra), Richard Burton (MarkAntony) and Rex Harrison (Julius Caesar), Cleopatra takes audiences through the tale of the famous ancient Egyptian queen—from her claim to the ...
‘AlRawabi School for Girls’ Ending Explained - Egyptian Streets
Aug 19, 2021 · Layan’s uniform in ‘AlRawabi School for Girls’; courtesy of Netflix. The camera pans outside the bachelor pad and a gunshot rings out as the camera settles on the drying rack holding Layan’s pink uniform, delicately drifting in the breeze. Silence follows as it cuts to flashbacks of Layan in joyful moments, singing and at ease.
23 Egyptian Women Who Made History
Jul 26, 2019 · 18. Huda Sha’arawi. “Men have singled out women of outstanding merit and put them on a pedestal to avoid recognizing the capabilities of all women.”. Huda Sha’arawi is perhaps one of Egypt’s most famous feminist figures of all time, along with Durriya Shafiq, Safia Zaghloul and Ester Fanous.
Abdel Halim Hafez: The Story of Egypt’s ‘Dark-Skinned Nightingale’
Apr 3, 2022 · From his debut in the early 1950s, Abdel Halim’s concerts were an immediate success. He had a special connection with his audience – where simplicity and warmth reigned. In his heyday, Hafez was truly enamored by Egyptians, and later the Arab region and the world alike. He was nicknamed ‘El Andaleeb El-Asmar,’ (The Dark-Skinned ...
Why Scarabs Are at The Heart of Ancient Egyptian Symbolism
Oct 26, 2021 · Today, the scarab remains in Egypt as a symbol of beauty and culture. It features commonly in jewelry and artistry, embedded as a symbol in contemporary art and more commercial Egyptian endeavors. Many handmade, hand-designed artistry, such as Sepia jewelry, derive most of their inspiration from ancient lore – in particular the iconic kheper.
5 Iconic Dances that Capture Egypt’s Passion for Folk
Oct 6, 2021 · Here are five dances that reflect the many different shades of Egypt’s culture: 1. ‘Sai’di’ (Upper Egyptian) Egyptian movies based in Upper Egypt (Al-Sai’d) often show two men dancing with sticks at weddings. This dance is referred to as ‘Raqs Assaya’ (stick dancing) or ‘Tahteeb’. The latter refers to the symbolic conflict ...
Spinning Away: The Origin of Egypt’s Folkloric Tanoura Dance
Oct 3, 2021 · The Tanoura is a unique dance that is often seen as philosophical or even religious, taking the dancer to new spiritual levels. Many historians say that the Tanoura dance was first introduced by Turkish philosopher and poet Jalal al-Din al-Rumi, and that it came to Egypt in the 14th century. Jalal al-Din al-Rumi was a renowned Sufi scholar in ...
Library of Alexandria: A Lost Millennium of Knowledge
Nov 23, 2021 · An archive of knowledge said to be so expansive, so awe-worthy, that upon its ruin the Queen of Egypt cried. As smoke took to the skies of Alexandria, Cleopatra lamented the ancient world’s most adorned library: Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Bibliotheca Alexandrina - less formally known as the Library of Alexandria, Museum of Alexandria, or the Royal