In all likelihood, when you think of Egypt, you're immediately picturing something that dates back to its ancient kingdom that helped made its mark as one of the world's earliest civilizations.
And not only are these ancient pyramids and pharaohs an important part of the nation's history but also vital to its modern economy. That's why new discoveries of golden-tongued mummies and other antiquities are often better publicized there than in other parts of the world.
International curiosity in the ancient mysteries of Egypt was also a major driver for one huge event that filled the streets of Cairo last week.