The article details the discovery of what this researcher believes to be the oldest discovered chess piece to date. It gives a brief history of chess and its origin in the Islamic world.
Author: wcharr
Corey Harrison
On the surface it appears that the Egyptian economy is in a state of recovery. The nation has had a growth of 5.5% this year, but protests against lack of jobs and high costs of living are beginning to pop up. The president is apparently building presidential palaces unapologetically, and so the people of Egypt are understandably upset at such a foolish use of national funds. Most average citizens are struggling, and the military’s increased involvement in the economy makes it dangerous to try and establish businesses.
https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/mess-egypt-economic-woes-fuel-anger-sisi-190922080307319.html