The ongoing destruction of Cairo's historic cemeteries: A 1000-year legacy under threat

The removal of Bab Al-Nasr Cemetery to build a multi-story parking garage is a new crime against the city’s heritage

Originally published on Global Voices

Bab Al-Nasr cemetery. Picture by Islam Youssef, used with permission.

This story was written by Hassan Hafiz and originally published in Arabic by Welad El Balad on August 6, 2024. It was translated and adapted into English by Walid El Houri and is published on Global Voices under a partnership agreement.

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