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Between a Family Legacy and Egyptology: The Role of the Aboudi Bookstore in Egypt artwork

Between a Family Legacy and Egyptology: The Role of the Aboudi Bookstore in Egypt

Africanist Press Podcast Service
S3 E920:01
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This episode examines the Aboudi Bookstore and its role in Egyptology, the scientific and academic study of ancient Egypt. Established in 1909 in Luxor by Egyptologist and tour guide Professor Mohamed El Aboudi and his cousin, businessman Hamed El Aboudi, the Aboudi Bookstore is now run by third-generation family owners Taher Aboudi and his siblings. For more than 100 years, it has remained central to Luxor's cultural life, promoted the scientific study of ancient Egypt, and housed the largest collection of literature on Egyptology. Its collection encompasses materials on archaeology, language, religion, art, and Egyptian history. We interview Taher Aboudi about the bookstore's development and its role in Egyptian history, tradition, and culture.

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