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A project to expand roads and bridges to ease congestion in Cairo has put thousands of tombs in a vast and ancient Islamic cemetery under threat.

CAIRO (Reuters) - A project to expand roads and bridges to ease congestion in Cairo has put thousands of tombs in a vast and ancient Islamic cemetery under threat, causing outcry among conservationists and family members.

May 23, 2021 CAIRO — The Egyptian capital of Cairo, which was established in 969, is characterized by its various architectural designs and artistic styles, turning the city into an open air museum and sparking everyone’s curiosity.  As part of efforts to shed light on the city’s history and historical buildings, Zizo Abdo, an archaeologist focusing on Cairo’s heritage, launched an initiative called Cairo Biography. The initiative seeks to preserve Cairo’s heritage and raise awarenes...