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Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM). THE ENTRANCE WITH THE NAMES OF THE 25 EGYPTIANS PHARAOHS. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum

EGYPT. CAIRO. GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM (GEM). THE ENTRANCE WITH THE NAMES OF THE 25 EGYPTIANS PHARAOHS. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Farm In The Desert Of New Valley Governorate - Cairo

(Egyptians gesture while working on newly-harvested wheat at a farm in the desert of New Valley Governorate, Egypt, on May 3, 2025. Over 1,300 kilometers away from the capital Cairo, a sea of ripe wheat, rippling in the breeze, are waiting to be harvested in a desert. "It used to be an arid desert here and the well-drilling teams have turned it into farmland," said Mohamed Gabar, a worker with the Owainat Water Well Project operated by ZPEC (China's Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group Corp., Ltd.) branch in Egypt. The project, located in southern desert of New Valley Governorate, is part of the country's efforts to accelerate its desert reclamation initiatives since 2015. At the project site, six towering rigs are drilling deep into the desert in search of groundwater. "There are six well-drilling teams, comprising over 130 employees from China and Egypt," said the project manager Zhao Baojiang. The rigs operate 24 hours a day, with workers rotating in two shifts, he introduced. In less than a year, more

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16 Missing After Red Sea Tourist Boat Sinks - Egypt

Ambulances are seen near the site where a boat sank in the Red Sea, in Marsa Alam, the Red Sea Province, Egypt, on November 25, 2024. Four Egyptians and 12 foreigners were still missing after a boat sank in the Red Sea earlier in the day, Governor of Egypt's Red Sea Province Amr Hanafy said on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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16 Missing After Red Sea Tourist Boat Sinks - Egypt

The undated file photo shows the boat, named Sea Story, which sank in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam, the Red Sea Province, Egypt, on November 25, 2024. Four Egyptians and 12 foreigners were still missing after a boat sank in the Red Sea earlier in the day, Governor of Egypt's Red Sea Province Amr Hanafy said on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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16 Missing After Red Sea Tourist Boat Sinks - Egypt

Ambulances are seen near the site where a boat sank in the Red Sea, in Marsa Alam, the Red Sea Province, Egypt, on November 25, 2024. Four Egyptians and 12 foreigners were still missing after a boat sank in the Red Sea earlier in the day, Governor of Egypt's Red Sea Province Amr Hanafy said on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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16 Missing After Red Sea Tourist Boat Sinks - Egypt

Rescuers work near the site where a boat sank in the Red Sea, in Marsa Alam, the Red Sea Province, Egypt, on November 25, 2024. Four Egyptians and 12 foreigners were still missing after a boat sank in the Red Sea earlier in the day, Governor of Egypt's Red Sea Province Amr Hanafy said on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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16 Missing After Red Sea Tourist Boat Sinks - Egypt

Rescuers work near the site where a boat sank in the Red Sea, in Marsa Alam, the Red Sea Province, Egypt, on November 25, 2024. Four Egyptians and 12 foreigners were still missing after a boat sank in the Red Sea earlier in the day, Governor of Egypt's Red Sea Province Amr Hanafy said on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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16 Missing After Red Sea Tourist Boat Sinks - Egypt

Rescuers work near the site where a boat sank in the Red Sea, in Marsa Alam, the Red Sea Province, Egypt, on November 25, 2024. Four Egyptians and 12 foreigners were still missing after a boat sank in the Red Sea earlier in the day, Governor of Egypt's Red Sea Province Amr Hanafy said on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt expects 2 bln USD in revenue from expat customs-free car import initiative

STORY: Egypt expects 2 bln USD in revenue from expat customs-free car import initiative SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait 2. various of an Egyptian port 3. various of new cars STORYLINE: Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said on Thursday that the applications registered by expats, with an aim of benefiting from the zero-customs car import initiative, push expectations to about 2 billion U.S. dollars in revenue. The minister said that more than 250,000 "import approvals" have been issued, and over 35,000 imported cars have been released so far. The initiative allows expatriates to bring one personal-use vehicle to Egypt without incurring customs duties or taxes, including the value-added tax (VAT). Egyptians living abroad should make a five-year bank deposit in foreign currency. After five years, expatriates can withdraw their money in Egyptian pounds accor

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Egyptians enjoy 1st 4x4 snow drifting challenge despite hot weather

STORY: Egyptians enjoy 1st 4x4 snow drifting challenge despite hot weather SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the snow drifting challenge 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAHMOUD YOUSSEF, Regional director of Majid Al Futtaim 3. various of the snow drifting challenge 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHERIF WAGIH, Co-pilot at Alpha Racing Team 5. various of the snow drifting challenge 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MENNA BELAL, Spectator 7. various of the snow drifting challenge 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOTAZ SALEH, Spectator STORYLINE: At an artificial snow park in Giza province near the Egyptian capital Cairo, 15 four-wheel drive vehicles engaged in a snow drifting challenge for the first time in Egypt, amid cheers of tens of enthusiastic motorsport lovers who wore winter outfits in a subzero environment despite the hot weather outside. Ski Egypt, organizer of the snow rally at its venue, said that the event seeks to promote snow ral

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EGYPT-CAIRO-SHAM EL-NESSIM-CELEBRATION

(240506) -- CAIRO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People pose for a selfie during the Sham el-Nessim at Al-Azhar park in Cairo, Egypt, on May 6, 2024. Egyptians celebrated on Monday the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which fell on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-SHAM EL-NESSIM-CELEBRATION

(240506) -- CAIRO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man leads a boy with face painting during the Sham el-Nessim at Al-Azhar park in Cairo, Egypt, on May 6, 2024. Egyptians celebrated on Monday the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which fell on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-SHAM EL-NESSIM-CELEBRATION

(240506) -- CAIRO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children play on a lawn during the Sham el-Nessim at Al-Azhar park in Cairo, Egypt, on May 6, 2024. Egyptians celebrated on Monday the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which fell on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-SHAM EL-NESSIM-CELEBRATION

(240506) -- CAIRO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children eat cotton candies during the Sham el-Nessim at Al-Azhar park in Cairo, Egypt, on May 6, 2024. Egyptians celebrated on Monday the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which fell on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-SHAM EL-NESSIM-CELEBRATION

(240506) -- CAIRO, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children play on a lawn during the Sham el-Nessim at Al-Azhar park in Cairo, Egypt, on May 6, 2024. Egyptians celebrated on Monday the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which fell on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-PORT SAID-SHAM EL-NESSIM-SMOKED FISH

(240506) -- PORT SAID, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker moves smoked fish at a factory in Port Said, Egypt, May 5, 2024. Smoked fish is one of the staple meals by Egyptians during the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which is celebrated on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-PORT SAID-SHAM EL-NESSIM-SMOKED FISH

(240506) -- PORT SAID, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers prepare fish to be smoked at a factory in Port Said, Egypt, May 5, 2024. Smoked fish is one of the staple meals by Egyptians during the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which is celebrated on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-PORT SAID-SHAM EL-NESSIM-SMOKED FISH

(240506) -- PORT SAID, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Processed fish are seen before being smoked at a factory in Port Said, Egypt, May 5, 2024. Smoked fish is one of the staple meals by Egyptians during the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which is celebrated on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-PORT SAID-SHAM EL-NESSIM-SMOKED FISH

(240506) -- PORT SAID, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Processed fish are seen before being smoked at a factory in Port Said, Egypt, May 5, 2024. Smoked fish is one of the staple meals by Egyptians during the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which is celebrated on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-PORT SAID-SHAM EL-NESSIM-SMOKED FISH

(240506) -- PORT SAID, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker arranges smoked fish at a factory in Port Said, Egypt, May 5, 2024. Smoked fish is one of the staple meals by Egyptians during the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which is celebrated on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-PORT SAID-SHAM EL-NESSIM-SMOKED FISH

(240506) -- PORT SAID, May 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker shows smoked fish at a factory in Port Said, Egypt, May 5, 2024. Smoked fish is one of the staple meals by Egyptians during the Sham el-Nessim, a traditional Egyptian festival marking the beginning of spring, which is celebrated on May 6 this year. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Egyptians celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Cairo

STORY: Egyptians celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Cairo SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:33 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mosque 2. various of people praying in the mosque 3. various of people celebrating after prayers 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Citizen in Cairo 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): Citizen in Cairo 6. various of people STORYLINE: Thousands of Egyptians flocked on early Wednesday to the Amr ibn al-Aas Mosque， the first and oldest mosque ever built on the land of Egypt, to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr. People gathered to perform prayers and listen to the sermons in the mosque. After the end of the Eid prayers, people went out to the streets and began the celebration of the feast that comes after the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Citizen in Cairo "The feast this year is different from the previous ones. We have injuries in Gaza every day. We are not able to celebrate the feast in the usual way like before. We are t

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Egyptians buy Kahk cookies for Eid al-Fitr celebrations

STORY: Egyptians buy Kahk cookies for Eid al-Fitr celebrations SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a bakery 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Cairo resident 3. various of a bakery 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): Kahk seller 5. various of a bakery 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): Cairo resident 7. various of a bakery STORYLINE: During Eid al-Fitr, Egyptians delight in the tradition of savoring Kahk cookies, a symbolic treat of the festival, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Cairo resident "Kahk brings joy, especially to children. Gifting it to guests during festive visits is a cherished old custom." Kahk holds historical significance, dating back to ancient Egyptian times when it was offered to priests. Today, the practice of making and sharing Kahk continues, though more opt to buy the pre-made version due to time constraints. Despite economic challenges, Kahk remains an essential part o

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EGYPT-CAIRO-EID AL-FITR-CAKES

(240409) -- CAIRO, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Egyptians make traditional biscuits at home for Eid al-Fitr celebration in Cairo, Egypt, April 8, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Kunafa, Ramadan's popular sweet dish in Egypt

STORY: Kunafa, Ramadan's popular sweet dish in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of shops selling Kunafa crowded with people during Ramadan month STORYLINE: In history, Kunafa was known as the food of sultans and kings in the East for hundreds of years. Between Egypt and the Levant, Kunafa appeared as a dessert prepared specifically for the Sultans of the Fatimid era to satisfy their hunger during the fasting period all over the day. Over time, Kunafa became the favorite dessert dish for Egyptian ordinary people, so until this day Egyptians still eat Kunafa and are keen to prepare it as an essential dessert dish served at their tables, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. The exact ingredients of Kunafa differ depending on which Arabic region it comes from. Kunafa's prices have not changed much, as its ingredients are simple and inexpensive. It is a liquid mixture of flour and water that is cooked

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Egyptians flock to historic street in preparation for Ramadan

STORY: Egyptians flock to historic street in preparation for Ramadan SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the historic street of Sharia Khayamiya 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AITEN HANI, Cairo resident 3. various of the historic street of Sharia Khayamiya STORYLINE: Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, residents in Egypt's capital city Cairo flocked to the historic street of Sharia Khayamiya (Street of the Tentmakers) to buy khayamiya, a uniquely Egyptian handcrafted textile to decorate their homes. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AITEN HANI, Cairo resident "What brings me here every year before Ramadan is, of course, folklore. I can feel the atmosphere through the very beautiful decorations. What distinguishes the market, of course, is its atmosphere. It still preserves the tradition. I come here to experience the pleasant atmosphere before Ramadan." Sharia Khayamiya, built in the 1600s, is one of the last Medieval covered streets

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Chinese pentatonic music captivates Egyptian audience in Cairo

STORY: Chinese pentatonic music captivates Egyptian audience in Cairo SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NIU RUIXIN, Chinese violist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NAHLA RAMMAH, Egyptian music lover 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SHAO BIN, Deputy director of the China Cultural Center in Cairo STORYLINE: On the occasion of the Chinese Spring Festival, the China Cultural Center in Cairo organized on Friday a symposium and a musical performance about integrating Chinese pentatonic music with contemporary creativity and modern technologies. During the event, attended by Egyptians and Chinese alike, renowned Chinese violist Niu Ruixin explained how Chinese pentatonic music has been an important element in Chinese people's lives since ancient times until now. Through the event, Niu wanted to show the audience the possibility of using these ancient skills and modes to create beautiful future and

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Egyptian, Russian presidents lay foundation for new unit of nuclear plant

STORY: Egyptian, Russian presidents lay foundation for new unit of nuclear plant SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin virtually participating in the foundation-laying ceremony (courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday virtually participated in the foundation-laying ceremony of a new unit of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. "Today, they are writing a new bright chapter in history by fulfilling the long-held aspiration of all Egyptians of owning a peaceful nuclear plant," said the Egyptian president. Al-Sisi added that Egypt's peaceful nuclear program shall contribute to providing safe, cheap, and long-term energy supplies, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and avoiding fluctuations in their prices. He described the project

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Egyptians immerse in winter sports in World Snow Day celebrations

STORY: Egyptians immerse in winter sports in World Snow Day celebrations SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the indoor ski resort and activities there 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAGID ABDEL-MENIM, Event's organizer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALI KORYAYA, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): TAMER BAGATO, Former Egyptian footballer STORYLINE: Despite being a country without snowfall during winter, Egypt celebrated the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) World Snow Day to spread the culture of snow sports among its people. The event is held at Ski Egypt, an indoor ski resort in Giza Governorate near the capital, Cairo, featuring a series of snow activities. During the event, which kicked off on January 18 and will last for several days, the park will host snow sports events, such as free snow obstacle challenges and free ski and snowboard freestyle night for athletes, as well as family-friendly activities

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Papyrus stalks are cut into pieces at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women slice papyrus stalks at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women slice papyrus stalks at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man rides on a cart carrying harvested papyruses at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman dries paperboards used in papyrus-paper making at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A boy shoulders harvested papyruses at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women make papyrus paper at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman makes papyrus paper at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artist Wagdi Mohamed shows his handmade papyrus paper painting at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villager Sayed harvests papyruses at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2024 shows papyruses at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman makes papyrus paper at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women make papyrus paper at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People display a sheet of papyrus paper at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Papyrus stalks are cut into pieces at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villager Sayed shows papyrus papers at his papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women make papyrus paper at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Papyrus stalks are cut into pieces at villager Sayed's papyrus papermaking workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villager Sayed arranges papyrus papers at his papyrus paper-making workshop at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-SHARQIYA-QARAMOS-PAPYRUS PAPER-HANDMAKING

(240117) -- SHARQIYA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An artist colors a papyrus paper painting at Qaramos village in Sharqiya province, Egypt, Jan. 16, 2024. The creation of papyrus paper, a significant invention by ancient Egyptians around 3,000 BC, was reinvented by experts last century. Today, Qaramos village, located 100 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta province of Sharqiya, stands as Egypt's sole producer of handmade papyrus paper with ancient techniques. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)