Saving the soul of Cairo's Old Quarter: More than just monuments.
Cairo's historic heart, home to Al-Azhar Mosque and Khan El Khalili, is dotted with collapsing centuries-old houses. These buildings once complemented majestic mosques but now have no protection. Restorations are stalled by ownership issues and squatters using them as workshops. Locals like shoemakers and fabric artisans struggle there, often left off tourist routes. The challenge: revive the area for its residents, not just visitors, preserving the community that gives the place its soul before these historic homes disappear for good.
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