Renascence of Egypt

The Renascence of Egypt is a stone monument in Giza featuring a standing figure with outstretched arms holding a scroll. The sculpture rests on a pedestal in the city center and displays a mix of geometric and organic forms.

The monument was created in 1928, marking a turning point in Egyptian national identity during the early twentieth-century modernization movement. This period was marked by new artistic expression and a desire to present Egypt as a nation reborn.

The monument blends Egyptian artistic traditions with modern sculptural methods to convey strength and determination. Local residents see the standing figure as a symbol of national renewal and identity.

The monument is centrally located and easily accessible on foot or by public transit. Visitors should come during daylight hours when the sculpture and its details are most visible.

The sculpture combines Art Deco influences with Egyptian Revival aesthetics, a design approach that became fashionable in Egypt during the 1920s. This blend reveals how local artists merged Western and traditional elements in their work.

Location: Giza

Inception: May 20, 1928

Creator: Mahmoud Mokhtar

GPS coordinates: 30.02830,31.21590

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53