Italians in Egypt, also referred to as Italian Egyptians, are a community with a history that goes back to Roman times.
Read more about Italian Egyptians: History, Egyptian–Italian Relations, Areas of Origin and Residence, Community Organisations, Language and Religion, Notable People
Famous quotes containing the words italian and/or egyptians:
“Master of Trinity: Is he an Italian?
Harold Abrahams: Of Italian extraction, yes.
Master of Trinity: I see.
Harold Abrahams: But not all Italian.
Master of Trinity: I’m relieved to hear it.
Harold Abrahams: He’s half-Arab.”
—Colin Welland (b. 1934)
“And when your children ask you, ‘What do you mean by this observance?’ you shall say, ‘It is the passover sacrifice to the LORD, for he passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt, when he struck down the Egyptians but spared our houses.’”
—Bible: Hebrew, Exodus 12:26-27.