Dismantling and reconstructing historic Cairo district

Breakdown

• Darba Labana, a historic neighborhood in central Cairo, had become largely uninhabitable due to extensive decay. 6s
• Restorers are carefully dismantling and reconstructing the area to serve as a model for reviving other decaying neighborhoods. 13s
• Fifty percent of the buildings were destroyed or empty, 20% were partially destroyed, and the rest were not livable. 27s
• The restoration preserves original street patterns and facades while installing new infrastructure such as sewage, plumbing, and electricity. 56s
• Of the 102 original families, 52 plan to return to the neighborhood after project completion, with some already back in their homes. 1m 25s