The creation of Cairo’s largest open green space out of a former rubbish dump is paving the way for a wider regeneration programme. As well restoring the run-down, adjoining neighborhood, ancient buildings are being put to new use. The project has created jobs, and is also enhancing international cultural collaboration between Egypt and European governments.
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For centuries this area was used to dump unwanted rubbish. Then the Aga Khan’s Historic Cities Support Programme came up with the idea of offering the people of Cairo a place with trees, plants and shrubs in abundance.
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