Mahmoud Mukhtar's 'Nahdat Misr' (Egypt's Awakening)
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A monumental granite sculpture by Mahmoud Mukhtar, unveiled in 1928, depicting a sphinx rising alongside an Egyptian peasant woman. This iconic work became a symbol of Egyptian nationalism and the 1919 Revolution.
About the Modern Egypt (Muhammad Ali Dynasty to Present)
Muhammad Ali Pasha founded modern Egypt with sweeping reforms. The Suez Canal opened in 1869. Today, Egypt blends ancient heritage with contemporary artistic expression.
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Location History
Original Location
Giza
The plateau of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Coordinates: 29.98°N, 31.13°E
Current Location
Giza, Egypt
As recorded in The Eternal Nile archive
Period
1920 CE – 1928 CE
Modern Egypt (Muhammad Ali Dynasty to Present)Source & Attribution
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Mahmoud Mukhtar's 'Nahdat Misr' (Egypt's Awakening)
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Date Range
1920 CE – 1928 CE
Location
Giza
The plateau of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Era
Modern Egypt (Muhammad Ali Dynasty to Present)
Submitted by
Admin Curator
Added to Archive
August 15, 2026