CAIRO, Egypt – In the historic Al-Darb Al-Ahmar district, within the beautifully restored walls of the 18th-century Al-Razzaz House, an urgent conversation is taking place. It’s not just about preserving old stones; it’s about saving the living, breathing heritage of one of the world’s oldest cities.
Last week, the Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation, in collaboration with the cultural platform “Bab Masr,” hosted a dialogue session titled “Heritage Between the Lines.” The discussion brought together journalists and community activists to tackle a critical question: What is the role of the media in protecting Egypt’s vast, and often vulnerable, cultural heritage?
