People visit the Philae Temple complex in Aswan, Egypt, Feb. 21, 2026. Built mainly during the Ptolemaic period and dedicated ...

Aswan Governorate is celebrating its 55th National Day today, marking the anniversary of the inauguration of the High Dam, one of the most significant national projects in Egypt’s modern history.

Due to the increasing rainfall at the River Nile’s headwaters, the pool elevation of the Aswan High Dam Lake is expected to rise in early August, which marks the beginning of the water year, Egypt’s ...

This article by Ahmad Matarik was first published in Arabic on Raseef22 on July 7, 2025. This edited translation is published on Global Voices as part of a media partnership agreement. When Egypt ...