Egypt is no stranger to monumental projects, but their newest undertaking really puts the capital in New Administrative Capital. The country is building a $59 billion city with engineering feats like sun discs inspired by the ancient sun god. Egypt’s president is determined to finish the megaproject, but resistance to its growing cost is rising. RapidEye / PlanetScope • New Administrative Capital, Egypt • August 2012 — September 2022 #planet #planetlabs #satellitephotography #aerialphotography #satellite #earth #nature #birdseyeview #instadaily #picoftheday #travel #explore #space #earthfromspace #satelliteimagery #egypt