Egyptian band highlight ancient Pharaonic harp - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

The simsimiyya - or traditional Pharaonic lyre -- is the center piece of Port Said's Sohba band. The instrument has deep roots in Egypt's history, from ancient Phaoronic times to more modern nationalist narratives of the Suez Canal.

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