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Tahrir Square
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Revolution of 1919 - Liberation square
Egyptian revolution 1919
The square was widely, but unofficially known as Tahrir square (Liberation Square) after the revolution in 1919, that made Great Britain recognize Egypt in 1922 -
Revolution of 1952 - Tahrir Square new name
End of Monarchy 1952
A military coup ended King Farouk's regime, and established the Republic of Egypt. The square was officially named Tahrir Square. -
The Liberation square in 1962
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2011 Revolution
“The Egyptian people have long accepted July 23,1952, as their day of revolution but they never recognized Tahrir Square as the symbol of their liberation. That all changed on Jan. 25, 2011.” (Nezar Al-Sayyad) (*) Tahrir square was for 18 days the natural meeting point for demonstrations against the Mumbarak regime. -
Massive demonstrations
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Tahrir Square images for 17 months in 2011 - 2012
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Demonstrations again - For Sharia to be basis of constitution
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Mass demonstrations against President Morsy?
