Lesson 2 of 4
In Progress

The Modern Challenges Facing the Nubian Community

william April 1, 2025

Land Ownership & Government Interference

Timestamp: 15:00 – 25:00

  • No Official Land Titles – Government claims authority over ancestral land.
  • Rich Investors & Land Grabbing30-50 year leases given to outsiders.
  • Community Resistance – Locals fighting against forced evictions & sales.

 Economic & Social Issues

Timestamp: 25:00 – 35:00

  • Tourism InequalityLuxury resorts ($500 per night) vs. local struggling businesses.
  • Decline of the Nubian Language – Children forced to adopt Arabic names in schools.
  • Preservation Efforts – Proposal to open a Nubian language school.