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=== Egypt Research Strategies  ===
== Egypt Research Strategies  ==
*[[Egypt Getting Started|Getting Started]]
*[[Egypt Getting Started|Getting Started]]
*[[Egypt Online Learning|Online Learning]]
*[[Egypt Online Learning|Online Learning]] - Video Classes
*[[Egypt Record Finder|Record Finder]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/ Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree]
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== Egypt Research Tips  ==
 
==== Understand Important Historical Events ====
* Ottoman Rule (1517–1867): Egypt was part of the Ottoman Empire, with governors (Pashas) appointed to rule. This period saw significant administrative changes and land reforms, impacting land ownership and records.
* Muhammad Ali Dynasty (1805–1952): Muhammad Ali Pasha modernized Egypt, implementing extensive land reforms and centralizing authority. His descendants continued these policies, which affected land ownership and administrative records.
* British Occupation (1882–1952): Britain controlled Egypt's administration and economy, leading to changes in land ownership and governance structures. This period also saw the introduction of more systematic record-keeping.
* Egyptian Revolution of 1952: The revolution led by the Free Officers Movement ended the monarchy and established a republic. Land reforms were implemented to redistribute land from large landowners to peasants, significantly altering land ownership records.
* See also [[Egypt History]].


=== Egypt Research Tips  ===
==== Where to Start Finding Records ====
*[[Egypt Record Finder|Record Finder]]
* [[Palestine, Ottoman Census and Population Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Palestine, Ottoman Census and Population Registers]] and [[Palestine, Nablus, Population Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Palestine, Nablus, Population Registers]] - FamilySearch has access to some population registers from Ottoman Palestine and surrounding areas.
* [[Egypt Newspapers]] - Several Egyptian newspapers are available online which may contain obituaries.
* [[Egypt Church Records]] - FamilySearch has microfilmed several sets of Catholic parish registers from Cairo. See search results [https://libcat.familysearch.org/Union/Search?view=list&lookfor=Al-Ahram&searchIndex=Keyword&searchSource=local here] for more information.
* [[Egypt Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Egypt and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies.
* [[Egypt Colonial Records]] - Ottoman and British records for Egypt
* [[Egypt Census]] - Both the Ottoman Empire and the British conducted censuses of Egypt. Modern censuses since gaining its independence in 1952 may be accessible by inquiry through the [http://www.darelkotob.gov.eg/ar-eg/Pages/Home.aspx Egyptian National Library and Archives].
* [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Egypt.html U.S. State Department Reciprocity and Civil Documents] - (Egypt) Contains information about record-keeping practices in Egypt and offices to contact


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==== Connect with Societies ====
* [[Egypt Societies]] - Organizations and societies focused on genealogical research relevant to Egypt. Connecting with societies and genealogy research groups can be extremely helpful for asking questions, exchanging ideas, and learning new strategies.
* [https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/343-arab-genealogy-research Arab Genealogy Community] - Online research forum for Arab genealogy.
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