Author: Abo Elhasan Abd Elsattar
In the shadow of the Theban Necropolis, Rajab Shimi remains the final sentinel of Old Qurna. This evocative feature explores a life anchored in ancestral caverns, the bitterness of bureaucratic displacement, and the lyrical preservation of a village that now exists only in the corridors of memory.
Explore the fading grandeur of the Temple of Medamud near Luxor, where ancient ruins dedicated to the war god Montu battle rising groundwater and decades of neglect. This feature examines the site’s storied past, its architectural link to Karnak, and the urgent call for a narrative-driven restoration to save this archaeological treasure.
In the sun-drenched orchards of Luxor, a timeless agricultural ritual unfolds. Discover the art of Al-Taswim, where Upper Egyptian farmers use ancient fasting techniques to coax a winter harvest of Guafa Baladi—a local guava prized for its honeyed sweetness and medicinal purity. Explore a story of heritage, resilience, and the delicate balance between the land and the market.
Luxor-born writer Wafaa El-Shoukairy secures top honors at the 15th Luxor African Film Festival. Discover how her award-winning screenplay, Ihtiyaj, breaks cultural silences on womanhood and marks her transition from literature to the forefront of auteur cinema.
The 15th Luxor African Film Festival opens at Luxor Temple, honoring cinema legends Youssef Chahine and Daoud Abdel Sayed. Stars Yousra, Reham Abdel Ghafour, and Khaled El Sawy discuss their careers, new films, and the power of African cinema in this exclusive feature By Amany Khairy and AboElhasan Abd Elsattar
For 70 years, Abdo Hassan has shaped iron by hand in his Luxor workshop. At 80, he works through eye damage and exhaustion, driven by a simple belief: better to work than to sit idle. His only wish now is to perform Umrah before it’s too late.
The demolition of a 100-year-old heritage house in Esna raises urgent questions about Egypt’s architectural preservation laws, heritage protection mechanisms, and the future of historic urban identity in Upper Egypt.
In Luxor, artisan Ammar Abdelnabi revives Egypt’s traditional clay ovens, blending heritage, sustainability, and rural craftsmanship in modern homes.
International collaborative artwork in Upper Egypt unites 20 artists from diverse cultures to create powerful message of solidarity and coexistence
West Luxor exhibition showcases Egyptian talent while connecting local artists with international collectors and tourists