Five-year face-lift
Entering and climbing the newly restored honey-coloured limestone gate of Bab Zuweila, Nevine El-Aref learned about restoration techniques and challenges involved in the programme

Gateway to victory
The 1,000-year-old south gate to the Fatimid city of Al-Qahira has been restored to its former glory without disrupting the life of the surrounding area and its residents, Jill Kamil writes