Between Two Domes: The Heritage of al-Khalifa Street Tour

“Al-Khalifa, once again… but this time, in addition to history, art, and the blessed memory of the virtuous and descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, we will be talking about the people of al-Khalifa today, how they remain deeply connected to their rich tangible and intangible heritage, and how the legacy of their past continues to inspire and sustain new generations.
That’s the true meaning of sustainability, the kind the whole world talks about.”
— Maissa Moustafa

Join us for a new tour in al-Khalifa, to explore the neighbourhood between past and present with tour guide and Egyptology consultant Maissa Moustafa.
The tour will include several stops. Mostly sites that Athar Lina worked on within the framework of ERTH project, which focuses on heritage preservation and climate change. In ERTH, the challenges of groundwater shaped much of the conservation scope. Water also became the starting point for urban greening initiatives carried out in collaboration with the community of al-Khalifa, who play a central role in reviving and sustaining their heritage.

Time and Date: Saturday, 1st November, from 10 AM to 12 PM Tour Guide: Maissa Moustafa

Tour itinerary:

• Dome of Safiyy al-Din Jawhar
• Heritage Workspace
• al-Khalifa Market
• Bayt Sakina Bey
• Mosque of al-Sayyida Sakinah
• Al-Khalifa Community Centre
• Dome of Shajar al-DurrMeeting Point:

  Dome of Safiyy al-Din Jawhar 

The tour is part of ERTH II Project, run by Megawra’s Athar Lina Initiative (@athar_lina) under the supervision of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, with funding from the British Council’s #CulturalProtectionFund, in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport