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Polish artist graffiti Franek Mysza, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Sultan Barkouk complex. Walk Like An Egyptian offers cultural tourism walking tours of Egypt's hidden gems. All photos taken by Nada El Sawy / The National
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Sultan Qatbey complex graffiti of Umm Kulthum, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Sultan Barkouk complex, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Sultan Inal and Emir Qurqumas funerary complex, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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A traditional glass maker, seen while on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Martyrs street, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Polish artist graffiti Franek Mysza, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Sultan Barkouk complex. Walk Like An Egyptian offers cultural tourism walking tours of Egypt's hidden gems. All photos taken by Nada El Sawy / The National
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Sultan Qatbey complex graffiti of Umm Kulthum, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Sultan Barkouk complex, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Sultan Inal and Emir Qurqumas funerary complex, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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A traditional glass maker, seen while on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Martyrs street, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Polish artist graffiti Franek Mysza, a stop on a tour by Walk Like An Egyptian.
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Nada El Sawy
09 June, 2021
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