By: Maryem Bouatlaoui / Arab America Contributing Writer Nestled amidst the diverse landscapes of Morocco lie the remnants of an ancient civilization that once thrived in the heart of North Africa: the Roman ruins. Embark on a captivating journey through history, discovering the stories behind Morocco’s Roman ruins, which showcase the intricate connections between distant … 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.
By: Norah Soufraji/ Arab America Contributing Writer Archaeologists Continue to Unearth Egypt’s Ancient Treasures In Arabic, Egypt is often referred to as Um al-dunya meaning “mother of the world”. For centuries archaeologists have marveled at the vast architectural achievements of Ancient Egypt and are still unearthing the treasures of the past thousands of years later. … Continued
Living up to its daunting nickname, Fesikh (فِسيخ) is an ancient and traditional Egyptian dish that is actually deadly. The dish is usually prepared for the celebration called Sham el-Nassim or Eid al-Rabiya. The fish can then be served with lemon, green peppers, maybe a salad, bread, or other preferred sides. The fish is thoroughly cleaned and left in the dark in salt and other seasonings for 10-15 days, some recipes call for up to 21 days or even a whole year! It is safe, if done correctly, to eat it raw because the salt prevents rotting and essentially “cooks” the meat. Some countries do fry, roast, or grill it after the salt, but it is more traditionally Egyptian to eat it raw. It is highly advised to not prepare this meal if you are not familiar with it, given the risks.
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer Background From 800 AD to 1100 AD, Baghdad was the richest, most prestigious and significant cosmopolitan city in the world. The Islamic Golden Age contributed vital discoveries and ideas to science and math that still affect our world today. The average American is not very familiar with … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab American contributing writer Overview Arabic calligraphy is more than just writing Arabic in an elegant way. It is better described as a culturally rich art form that expresses the beauty of the Arabic language into a visual form. The exact origins of the Arabic manuscript are widely debated, whether it … Continued
By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria is a North African country with the Mediterranean Sea to its North and the Sahara Desert to its south. Algeria has a rich history and vibrant culture, and this is demonstrated through its sites found on the UNESCO world heritage list. The UNESCO world heritage list … Continued
By: Waverly Nohr/ Arab America contributing writer The ancient Egyptians were notorious for making a candle-like product, known as rushlights. The Romans and Egyptians first made rushlights out of animal tallow-soaked reeds. The modern candle has evolved when the Romans started to use papyrus to create a wick more similar to the kind we have today. From animal tallow, the wick … Continued
By: Evan Ploeckelman/Arab America Contributing Writer Recent evidence and research suggest that the ancient Egyptians may have developed the oldest just war theory in the world. While most cultures have developed some type of just war theory, researchers have begun to discover how the developments made by Ancient Egyptians actually provided the framework for Western … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The legitimacy of Ta’amirah’s story is debated: did he just happen to stumble upon the scrolls, or was he going treasure hunting and hit the jackpot? In either case, Ta’amirah sold the scrolls to an antiques dealer that went by “Kando,” who then sold the scrolls to two other … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer The etymology of the name Palestine is debated among scholars of the Ancient Near East. After combing through a variety of sources, it is easy to understand why coming to a conclusion can be difficult. Peleset The most sound connection is to the word ‘peleset,’ represented as ‘p-r-s-t’ in … Continued
By Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Most high school and university students can recognize the Classics as the study of ancient and classical Rome and Greece. Few, however, know much about the rest of the Mediterranean during the ancient and classical periods. While some high school curricula may briefly gloss over Ancient Egypt and call … Continued
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