City of the Dead

Thebes, ancient Egypt's most important city

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 - 11:58 GMT

The ancient city of Thebes was one of the most important and richest cities in ancient Egypt.

ARCHiNOS Architecture announces launch of interactive virtual experience “Alive in the City of the Dead in Cairo” on April 18

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 - 02:55 GMT

This website focuses on an area exceptionally rich in tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the area known as the "Desert of the Mamluks” which contains Muslim cemeteries built since the Middle Ages.

Cairo's City of the Dead celebrates life with kite competition on July 6

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 - 09:05 GMT

ARCHiNOS and the Sultan Foundation are hosting a children's kite competition in Cairo's historic City of the Dead from 4-6 p.m. on July 6.

Jewellery & Crafts brand launches in Cairo's 'City of the Dead'

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 - 05:31 GMT

A brand new line of handmade jewellery and crafts has launched in Cairo’s Necropolis Area, AKA City of the Dead, which is rich in the Mamluk Heritage.

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