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Egypt
Egypt by ThemeKalia is a WordPress theme built for museums, galleries, cultural exhibitions and heritage sites. Its design draws on ancient Egyptian styling, and it gives you sections for exhibitions, events, collections and news so visitors can see what is on display and what is coming up.
- Version
- 2.3
- Released
- Feb 11, 2025
- Developer
- ThemeKalia
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Egypt 2.3
Version 2.3 · Feb 11, 2025
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What it does
Cultural institutions need a site that presents collections, announces exhibitions and shares the stories behind their artifacts. This theme covers that ground with dedicated sections for upcoming exhibitions, workshops and special events, each with room for descriptions and schedules. Gallery layouts come in multiple styles, with zoom and lightbox viewing so visitors can look closely at artwork and objects. A built-in blog lets you publish news, historical narratives and educational content tied to your collections.
Layouts are edited with a drag and drop page builder, so you can adjust pages and update content without writing code. The layout is responsive and adapts to phones, tablets and desktops. Multilingual and right-to-left support makes it workable for sites in Arabic and other RTL languages. Through WooCommerce compatibility you can sell tickets, souvenirs or membership packages, and custom widgets and shortcodes add elements such as social media feeds, testimonials and newsletter signups.
Best for
- Museums and heritage sites presenting collections online
- Art galleries and cultural exhibition organizers
- Institutions selling tickets or souvenirs through WooCommerce
Features
Egyptian-inspired visual design
The styling takes cues from ancient Egyptian aesthetics combined with modern web layouts, giving history and art sites a fitting look from the start.
Drag and drop page building
Adjust layouts and update page content through a drag and drop page builder, with no coding required for everyday changes.
Exhibition and event sections
Dedicated sections present upcoming exhibitions, workshops and special events, with space for detailed descriptions and schedules visitors can check.
Gallery and collection displays
Choose from multiple gallery styles to present artifacts and artwork, with zoom and lightbox features for closer viewing of each piece.
Multilingual and RTL support
The theme supports multiple languages and right-to-left scripts, including Arabic, so you can serve international and regional audiences.
WooCommerce compatibility
Works with WooCommerce so you can sell tickets, souvenirs or membership packages directly from the museum website.
Integrated blog
Publish news, stories and educational articles about your collections and exhibitions through the built-in blog section.
Custom widgets and shortcodes
Add social media feeds, testimonials and newsletter signup forms to pages using the included custom widgets and shortcodes.
Questions about Egypt
Can I use this theme for an art gallery instead of a history museum?
Yes. The theme is designed for museums, galleries, cultural exhibitions and heritage sites. Its multiple gallery styles with zoom and lightbox viewing work for artwork as well as historical artifacts, though the overall styling leans on Egyptian-inspired design.
Can I sell tickets or gift shop items with it?
The theme is compatible with WooCommerce, which lets you sell tickets, souvenirs or membership packages from your site. You would set up WooCommerce alongside the theme to handle products and checkout.
Does it work for a website in Arabic?
Yes. The theme includes multilingual and right-to-left support, which covers Arabic and other RTL languages, so layouts display in the correct reading direction.
Do I need coding skills to customize the pages?
No. Layouts and content are edited through a drag and drop page builder, so you can rearrange sections and update text and images without touching code.
Is Egypt free?
The code of Egypt is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Egypt is this?
Version 2.3, released Feb 11, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Egypt?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Egypt automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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