A close photograph capturing an Egyptian butcher in Old Maadi, Cairo, breaking a meat bone, specifically the shoulder blade, with a heavy cleaver on a wooden meat chopping block. The scene highlights the strength, precision, and hands-on skill involved in traditional butchery, with visible protective gloves, fresh meat, and authentic details from a local Egyptian butcher shop. The image documents the everyday work of neighborhood butchers in Cairo’s older districts, preserving the raw atmosphere of local meat preparation, traditional craftsmanship, and Egyptian market culture.