World Monuments Fund 126d ago

World Monuments Fund conducted interviews at Takiyyat Ibrahim al‑Gulshani and the nearby Taht al‑Rab’ Market in Historic Cairo, one of Egypt’s oldest centers for lantern production. World Monuments Fund’s involvement at Takiyyat al‑Gulshani includes supporting the long-term socioeconomic sustainability of the surrounding area, acknowledging that the historic lantern market remains an essential part of the community’s identity and economy. By documenting the perspectives of artisans and business owners, the project highlights the importance of preserving both the site and the living traditions that continue to define it.