Egypt responds to calls to halt demolitions in Cairo Necropolis ...Kuwait

In Cairo's historic Necropolis, also known as the City of the Dead, bulldozers tear into the Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi‘i, scattering dust over the delicate Islamic patterns that have adorned its dome for centuries. Founded in the 7th century CE, this ancient necropolis is the resting place of figures who shaped Egypt’s religious, political, and artistic heritage. But on 22 October, as videos of the demolition circulated on social media, an outcry erupted, fuelling calls to halt the destruction and preserve what remains of Egypt’s architectural past in the face of encroaching development. "Some countries go to great lengths to protect 100-year-old trees," said Iman Fa

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