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Whenever we walk the streets of Cairo or any other city, for that matter, how often do we stop to ask ourselves, "Why is this street called XY?" Or if we do hear or see a street name, what associations spring to mind? Why are certain streets in Zamalek named after other countries (Brazil Street) or cities (Berlin Street)? Why do some sources refer solely to Tal'at Harb Street, while others might insist on adding Seliman Basha Street, its former…