Author: Yara Marei, Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction Berenike, a remote port town on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, has captured the attention of archaeologists and historians for its crucial role in ancient maritime trade. Recent discoveries at this site have provided invaluable insights into the intricate web of commercial and cultural exchanges that took place … Continued
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer On April 12, 2023, Netflix released a trailer for their upcoming documentary series Queen Cleopatra. This season comes as the second in a new documentary series by Jada Pinkett Smith depicting African Queens. However, upon its release, the trailer sparked much controversy, particularly between Egyptians and African … Continued
By: Alana Rehman / Arab America Contributing Writer Location: The Karnak temple is situated on the east bank of the Nile River in the southern Egyptian city of Karnak, which is part of the Luxor Governorate. Karnak Temple, commonly known as Karnak, along with the temples, includes chapels, pylons, and an open-air museum. History of Karnak … Continued
By Salma Heram / Arab America Contributing Writer In his latest single, “British Museum,” Egyptian-Australian rapper and producer Kid Pharaoh takes a stab at the British monarchy and its long history of imperial exploitation in Egypt. Based in Sydney, Kid Pharaoh voices the feelings of Egyptians when they visit museums in the diaspora, including the … Continued
The Nile is home to a great diversity of villages and communities along the whole river, one of which being a cluster of islands that specialize in beekeeping and producing honey. Beekeeping, also known as apiculture, has been traced back to 3500 BC and continues today on the agricultural islands on the Nile River.
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