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==== Understand Important Historical Events ==== | ==== Understand Important Historical Events ==== | ||
* See [[Egypt History]]. | * 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]]. | |||
==== Where to Start Finding Records ==== | ==== Where to Start Finding Records ==== | ||
* [[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. | * [[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 Tribes and Clans]] - Online books about tribes in Egypt and the surrounding areas, including family histories and some genealogies. | * [[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]. | |||
* [[Egypt Cemeteries]] - Although few memorials are available online, cemeteries and mausoleums in Egypt are well attested. See this article, [https://myend.com/country/egypt-modern-death-practices "Egypt: City of a Thousand Minarets & City of the Dead"] by MyEnd for more information about burials in Egypt. | |||
==== Connect with Societies ==== | ==== 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. | * [[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. | * [https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/343-arab-genealogy-research Arab Genealogy Community] - Online research forum for Arab genealogy. | ||