This image depicts a bustling open-air street market situated beneath and alongside an elevated concrete highway structure in Downtown Cairo, Egypt, specifically on 26th of July Street

This image depicts a bustling open-air street market situated beneath and alongside an elevated concrete highway structure in Downtown Cairo, Egypt, specifically on 26th of July Street. The scene is densely populated with merchandise and people under a clear blue sky. On the left, a large concrete elevated highway is prominent, supported by massive pillars, with its underside spanning across the frame. Below the highway, on the left side of the street, a partial view of a white van is visible among a cluster of individuals. The market fills the street from foreground to background. In the immediate foreground on the left, a large, dark-patterned roll of textile or carpeting is stacked. The central and right foreground display a wide array of new merchandise, primarily numerous bicycles of various sizes, many still wrapped in plastic, alongside stacks of new athletic shoes and sandals. On the right side of the street, a multi-story building, painted in a yellowish-beige hue, features ornate balconies and several external fixtures that may be air conditioning units or old signage mounts. The ground floor of this building houses shops with awnings and goods displayed outside, including items hanging from the storefronts. A green sign visible on one building reads "مكتبة الشرق" (Maktabat Al-Sharq - Eastern Library) and "٢٨ شارع ٢٦ يوليو" (28 Sharia 26th of July), confirming the precise location. Numerous people, predominantly adult males, are present throughout the market. In the midground on the right, a man in a black jacket faces towards a man in a red hoodie whose back is to the camera, while a third man in a light-colored thobe stands nearby. Other individuals are seen walking, standing, and interacting amidst the merchandise, creating a crowded and active commercial environment that extends deep into the background. The lighting suggests a clear day, likely midday or early afternoon.