Egyptians have a penchant for remembering the past.
Nostalgia is simply ingrained in us, in our daily lives, and day-to-day conversations.
Here are some vintage photos of Egypt you need to see:
1. Louis Armstrong playing for his wife at the Pyramids, 1961
2. Celebrating Sham El- Nessim in Cairo, 1956
Sham El-Nessim is a festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring.
3. Sighting of Ramadan moon, 1934
The sighting of the moon has been crucial to Muslims worldwide for the commencement of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.
4. Sporting neighborhood in Alexandria, 1930
The quiet neighborhood was named after its famous landmark, The Alexandria Sporting Club. Founded in 1890, it's one of the oldest sporting clubs in Egypt and Africa.
5. Cairo Tram, 1930
The tram network was used for the first time in 1896 until 2014. It was later removed to make room for bigger streets and sidewalks, allowing for faster transportation.
6. Turkish poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy at the pyramids, circa 1925
The Turkish poet stayed in Egypt for about 10 years where he worked as a professor of Turkish language and Literature.
7. Khan El-Khalili
Cairenes have been piling their goods in Khan El-Khalili since it was built in the 14th century. The major souk located in the Islamic district of Cairo is one of the oldest in the Middle East.
8. Postman, 1893
9. Egyptian lady carrying clay pots
10. Ramses Railway Station, 1895
11. British soldiers posing at the Great Sphinx of Giza, 1883
Egypt was under British rule from 1882 until 1956; that's when the last British troops withdrew.
12. People climbing the great pyramid of Giza, 1880
