Archaeological discoveries in Egypt are providing new insight into the beauty practices and personal adornment of Egyptian women thousands of years ago, revealing that cosmetics, jewelry and hair accessories were …
Egyptian History
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Arts & CultureHighlights
Ancient Egyptian Princesses Show Evidence of Archery Training and Physical Strength
Archaeological evidence is challenging conventional perceptions of ancient Egyptian royal women, with skeletal remains suggesting that some princesses who lived nearly 4,000 years ago may have undergone rigorous physical training, …
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HighlightsWomen’s Achievements
Faida Kamel: The Singer Who Became Egypt’s Longest-Serving Woman Parliamentarian
On July 12, 1932, a girl was born in Cairo who would go on to reshape Egypt’s political history and become one of the country’s most influential advocates for women’s …
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Arts & CultureHighlights
Rawia Atiya: The Legacy of the First Female Member of Parliament in the Arab World
May 9th marks the anniversary of the passing of Rawia Atiya, an avant-garde figure whose name is synonymous with the historical breakthroughs of Egyptian and Arab women in public life. …
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Celebration DayHighlights
UMS Premieres “Umm Kulthum: The Voice and the Nation” on 50th Anniversary of Icon’s Passing
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the passing of Umm Kulthum, the iconic Egyptian singer often referred to as the “Star of the East,” the Documentary Production Sector …
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On Saturday, Egypt marked over a century of diplomacy with the launch of commemorative postage stamps, celebrating the founding of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its enduring role …
