Reuters News Agency reported that thousands of tombs in the historic Islamic cemetery, known as the City of the Dead, are under threat as a road and bridge expansion project aims to alleviate congestion in Cairo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conservationists and families have expressed concern over the destruction of burial sites, with many prominent families maintaining deep connections to the cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government’s efforts to construct wide highways linking Cairo to a new capital have involved the removal of graves, prompting outrage and calls for preservation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered the formation of a committee to evaluate the situation and explore alternative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UNESCO World Heritage site, spanning 10 square kilometres, holds significant cultural and historical value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specialists warn that without intervention, much of the City of the Dead’s rich history may be lost, risking the destruction of unique Islamic architecture and artifacts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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