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Egypt's Historic Cemeteries Threatened by Urban Demolition

4/25/2025

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Egyptian authorities have sparked fury by demolishing the Mahmoud Pasha al-Falaky Mosque and targeting Old Cairo’s historic cemeteries for urban development. Despite their protected status, sites like the Imam al-Shafei cemetery are at risk. Security forces are limiting documentation, raising alarm over the potential erasure of invaluable cultural heritage.

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Egyptian authorities have sparked fury by demolishing the Mahmoud Pasha al-Falaky Mosque and targeting Old Cairo’s historic cemeteries for urban development. Despite their protected status, sites like the Imam al-Shafei cemetery are at risk. Security forces are limiting documentation, raising alarm over the potential erasure of invaluable cultural heritage.