Sphinx

In prosperous countries, life tends to be fast and change comes quickly. In Egypt, the pace of life is slow and change comes extremely slowly, except in the cities of Cairo and Alexandria.

The pictures below were taken in the village near the Sphinx in 1970. If you visited Egypt today, you would see identical scenes in most villages.

A lot of time is spent sitting in or outside cafes

Animals share the streets with people


Here two goats mingle with shoppers


One way to bring home bread from the baker's is on your head