Mudbrick Architecture in Egypt Stands the Test of Time

Mudbrick Architecture in Egypt Stands the Test of Time

In rural Egypt, where the Nile’s fertile banks meet the desert’s edge, mudbrick houses, some standing for centuries, remain both a living tradition and a testament to the enduring local practices of Egyptians. Mud, a humble blend of earth and water, has stood as a foundational element of human civilization for centuries. As modernity sweeps across the country, these unassuming structures, made from sun-dried bricks of Nile mud and straw, endure …