Cairo residents reconnect with city's architectural heritage - in pictures

Programme launched to 'foster a sense of ownership' over capital's centuries-old buildings

Architect and heritage management expert May Al Ibrashy, pictured, has launched a programme to 'foster a sense of ownership' over' Cairo's wealth of centuries-old buildings. All photos: AFP

Architect and heritage management expert May Al Ibrashy, pictured, has launched a programme to 'foster a sense of ownership' over' Cairo's wealth of centuries-old buildings. All photos: AFP

Feb 24, 2023

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