Egyptian Sayes, Cairo 1890
The Amshaji
A extinct profession existed in Egypt and other countries around the world until the last century.
The Amshaji was the person who cleared the way for the carriages of the elite and prominent statesmen.
The Amshaji was famous for a phrase that Egyptians still repeat today:
"Make way, you man, you and him."
Make way and pray for the Prophet.
He would run in front of horse-drawn carriages to clear the way for them.
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- Year Taken 1890
- Country Egypt
- Photo #447
- Published on Jul 13, 2025
- Photo type JPG
- Resolution 1500x1154
- Photographer Abdullah Freres
- Category Professions & Cust...
- Subcategory Al-Amshji
- File size 820.6kB