Egypt , Sais runners in Cairo 1880
The Amshagiyya is a now-extinct profession that existed in Egypt until the last century. The Amshagiyya is the person who clears the way for carriages belonging to the elite and senior statesmen. The Amshagiyya was famous for a phrase that Egyptians still repeat today: "Walk, man!"
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- Year Taken 1880
- Country Egypt
- Photo #487
- Published on Jul 22, 2025
- Photo type JPG
- Resolution 2619x3309
- Photographer Zangaki Brothers
- Category Professions & Cust...
- Subcategory Al-Amshji
- File size 678.2kB