Latest in Tag: The Nile Highlight
Latest in Tag: The Nile

Historical Maps of Egypt (Part II): Circle of Scholars Around the Pasha
Following Muhammad Ali Pasha rise to power in Egypt in first half of the 19th Century, Egyptian-led geographical discoveries and military conquests multiplied.

Historical maps of Egypt (Part I): The Golden Age of Egypt’s interest in the Nile
In the fifth century BCE, the Greek historian Herodotus described Egypt as a “gift of the Nile”. He was, in fact, referring to the Nile Delta, created thanks to the alluvial accumulations at the expense of the retreating sea coast

The Nile Project: Resolving conflict into harmony
The Nile flows through 11 African nations and serves as key source of freshwater – but sharing this resource is politically tricky. A unique project works to resolve conflicts and promote sustainable use – through music.