Egyptians
Egyptians are a ethnic group and nation native to Egypt. Most Egyptians are Arabs.[1]
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| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 Egypt | |
| Languages | |
| Arabic | |
| Religion | |
| Islam |
Egyptians Media
A map of Egypt's population density.
A view of Cairo, the largest city in Africa and the Middle East. The Cairo Opera House (bottom-right) is the main performing arts venue in the Egyptian capital.
Ancient Egyptian portrait of an Egyptian mummy from the Fayum collection, c. AD 125 − AD 150
Tomb of Egyptian saint Dhul-Nun al-Misri (AD 796–859) in Cairo's City of the Dead.
Al-Azhar Mosque founded in AD 970 by the Fatimids
Mosque of Abu Haggag built in the 11th century over the ruins of a pharaonic temple. The ancient Opet festival associated with this temple is mirrored in the present day festival of Abu-l Haggag celebrated similarly by boat processions through the streets of Luxor.
Battle of the Pyramids by François-Louis-Joseph Watteau, 1798–1799
Rifa'a el-Tahtawi, 1801–1873, laid the groundwork for the modern Egyptian Renaissance.
