ancient Egypt

By appointing Khaled El-Enany as head, UNESCO proves heritage has become spectacle & soft power for the institution, argues Mohamed Elshahed.

Mohamed Elshahed
18 November, 2025
Grand Egyptian Museum
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A view of the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt, on 19 February 2025 (Getty)
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 A display showcases a stele and multiple artifacts unearthed during a partial excavation of the Assassif Ptolmaic necropolis
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A view from the Tomb of Bannentiu, featuring artwork depicting historical and mythological figures from the pharaonic period, including scenes of mummification rituals and depictions of the sun and moon cycles, in Giza, Egypt on January 22, 2025.
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