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Tenants of the yacoubian building mirror the full length of egyptian society as it has passed from the era of privileged pashas to a scrappier social order. A dentist whose first office was in the yacoubian building, he has written prolifically for egyptian newspapers across the political spectrum on literature. To ask other readers questions about the yacoubian building, please sign up. Raj, our wonderful host, served up middle eastern flair couscous.
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