An Egyptian craftsman wearing a traditional galabiya (جلابية) and turban closely examines a hand-carved grey stone sculpture head in an alabaster workshop in Luxor. In the background, finished black stone figurines — including an ancient Egyptian cat statue in the style of the goddess Bastet — are visible alongside workshop tools and wood shavings, reflecting the active production of pharaonic-style replica artifacts. This craft tradition is deeply rooted in Luxor, a city built over the ancient capital of Thebes, where artisans have reproduced ancient Egyptian sculpture styles for generations.