Residents fight to save iconic Cairo houseboats from demolition
Published date: 28 June 2022 19:39 BST
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Last update: 2 years 4 months ago
British-Egyptian author Omar Robert Hamilton says his family has days to evacuate as authorites begin to tear down the 'floating homes' to make way for new tourist attractions.
He spoke to MEE about his family’s memories living along the Nile, and why these houses should be protected.
He spoke to MEE about his family’s memories living along the Nile, and why these houses should be protected.
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