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Inside the wood-paneled shop in Cairo's famed Khan el-Khalili market, the price of gold was slumping fast, and Rania Hussein was feeling the...
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The art of quiltmaking dates back three millennia and is still practiced in the community of Sharia Al Khayamiya in Old Cairo.
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The Angel of Khan el-Khalili is a towering giant. Even bowed as she is, her head near brushes the ceiling. Her body is wrought of iron and brass...
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Our list of must-sees when navigating Egypt's culturally rich capital, from ancient pyramids to maze-like bazaars.
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Tourists select Arab-style chandeliers at the famous souk Khan el-Khalili to buy local handicrafts and souvenirs in Cairo, Egypt, on Nov.
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