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Go topBy: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Bamiya (البامية) stew is a favorite among Egyptians and across the Arab world. It can be enjoyed throughout the year as a comforting and hearty meal. There are numerous variations, of course. Using lamb or venison meat requires a longer cooking time to soften the meat. To … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Author Rock music established itself in the early 1940s in the United States. Throughout time the popularity of this genre of music is typically characterized by its rhythm esthetic, and the use of particular musical instruments. Foundationally speaking, it is a music of the people. Rock music was … Continued
By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer The Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb A team led by British Egyptologist Howard Carter began excavating Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings on November 4, 1922. Tutankhamun, often known as King Tut, was an Egyptian pharaoh who reigned from 1333 BCE (when he was nine … Continued
Hawawshi is a common Egyptian lunch or dinner street food. It is incredibly easy to cook and personalize according to spice or ratios of meat. The dish is usually served with tahini sauce or yogurt.
The City of the Dead is a neighborhood in Cairo near the Citadel and below the Mokattam hills. Established around 642 CE as a cemetary, Egyptians decided to move into the old mausoleums and enclosures with tombs in Cairo’s oldest necropolis. The City of the Dead may be an unusual and bizarre environment, but the people there are making the most of what they have been given while still honoring their passed neighbors.
By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer As feminism progressed through the late 20th century, we have all begun to recognize that experience of women advocating for their civil and social rights is one that exists throughout all cultures and nationalities. With that, it is important to recognize that as cultures and nationalities change, … Continued
By: Antonia Wagura / Arab America Contributing Writer I find ancient Egyptian burials very interesting. From getting buried with your wife, slaves, and property to wearing funerary costumes. Egyptians are known for their rich and ritualistic burials whether it was the pharaoh or a noble man in a modest rock-cut tomb, the items that were … Continued
By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer Colorful Drawings and Inscriptions In Temple of Esna For many years, scholars knew that the Egyptian Temple of Esna was covered in inscriptions. The walls were covered in millennia’s worth of filth, yet one could see that something was there, even if it was challenging to understand … Continued
By: Mohammed Abduljabbar / Arab America Contributing Writer Quick Synopsis The idea of an Arab union is not new. Since the beginning of the 20th century, many Arab states have pursued a union with their Arab neighbors. However, some of these unions never saw the light, some dissolved very quickly, and some are simply ineffective. … Continued
Arab America contributing writer, Menal Elmaliki talks about France’s most famous architectural masterpiece. It is one of Europe’s finest gothic cathedrals and was first built in 1163 and was finished in 1345. Menal dives deep into the theme of gothicism and the Arab influence of its design and Arab roots. Parts of the building, the twin towers and the rose window were copied from the architectural design of a Syrian church in Qalb Loze. Some historians trace the design to the Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo.
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer In light of recent events, Arabs are uniting together to show their support of women’s rights and safety. Incidents Naira Ashraf was an Egyptian student tragically killed on June 20th by a classmate. The culprit has been sentenced to capital punishment, sending a message to the people. … Continued
(Photo Credit: dailynewsegypt) By: Kimothy Wong / Arab America Contributing Writer In the Bahariya Oasis depression of Egypt’s Western Desert, an Egyptian study team uncovered bones of a new species of large-bodied carnivorous dinosaurs that lived more than 98 million years ago. The 6-meter dinosaur looks like the world’s most renowned, the “Tyrannosaurus rex.” The … Continued
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