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by Mona Sheshter
CAIRO, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The Nubian cultural center in the ancient city of Luxor conceived to preserve the cultural identity of Nubians including artifacts and drawings inspired by their environment.
The center, also called "House Nubian" includes handcrafts using materials from the environment, such as reed weaving, decorative bead accessories, kilim carpets, fabric weaving, and other women's craft items of silver beads in addition to henna.
The Nubian House is considered one of the UN development projects prepared to preserve the Nubian heritage, and to turn Luxor to an open global exhibition and a cultural center.(end) ms.haq