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Egypt Through Time

The Pyramids in 1880.

Since the 2011 revolution, old photographs of Egypt and classic films showing an elegant and prosperous Egyptian society have sporadically appeared on social networks. Essentially, many are searching to learn and be inspired by the past in order to build a brighter future.  Below, is a collection of photographs of Egypt (mainly from Cairo and Alexandria) taken between the 1800s and present day.

1800s

The Citadel in Cairo in 1870

‘Old’ Cairo in the 1870s with the Citadel in the background

Alexandria in 1875

Near the Pyramids in 1875.

Lower Egypt, 1885

Abdeen Square in 1892

Qasr Al-Nil Bridge near Tahrir Square 1880-1890s

1900-1939

Cairo’s French District in 1900-1910

Tahrir Square in 1900s

The National Bank of Cairo in 1910

King Farouk and his sisters in the 1930s

The view from Mokattam (Cairo) in 1920

Hotel Cecil in Alexandria in 1920. This was a luxury hotel, highly renowned at the time.

Karnak Temple Entrance 1920 (Luxor)

Cairo Railway Station 1920s

A street in Cairo, 1929

Fouad Street, Cairo in 1935

Alexandria’s Korniche in 1935

A street peddler in 1935

1940-1999

A Cairo Street in 1941

Pedestrians in Cairo, 1941