#Like as a Copt I personally don't focus on it- I'll admit I don't focus on a lot of things other Copts do

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I keep forgetting to share this, but I found this article by Razan Idris really illuminating on some of the issues I have with other Egyptians and how we discuss Egyptology, and Egyptian identity from ancient to modern. Especially appreciated the mention of tahsin al-nasal.

#cipher talk #actually egyptian tag #Masr #I do get why Egyptians are Gung ho about a connection to ancient Egypt- its something Westerners are still fascinated by and by claiming it #It can feel like you're gaining respect in their eyes #I think it's overall had a pretty negative impact though especially as it influenced an adoption of race science #Like as a Copt I personally don't focus on it- I'll admit I don't focus on a lot of things other Copts do #My focus is usually more about the political reality of Copts and our development as a culture that began under the Roman Empire #And like. Art history and clothes and to an extent language