An artisan works on an alabaster artwork at a workshop in Luxor, Egypt, on Jan. 10, 2025. Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt's Luxor, skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster ...

"This is not just a profession but an art form. With precision, I carve alabaster stone into beautiful statues, elegant vases, and other pieces," said Gamal Mahmoud, a 61-year-old master craftsman.

The pieces are, for the most part, completely wearable despite their age — Solomon calls the jewelry “wearable art.” Some, however, have been or can be modified if they are not immediately ...

US and Egyptian security contractors are screening Palestinian vehicles travelling from southern to northern Gaza under the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, a ...

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