This portrait shows a young limestone worker from the Minya quarries in Upper Egypt — one of the toughest and most dangerous workplaces in the country. Every day, workers spend long hours cutting and shaping limestone under the burning sun, surrounded by clouds of fine white dust that cover their faces, clothes, and lungs. Despite the harsh conditions, the workers continue with steady hands and silent strength. The dust on his eyelashes and skin is not just part of the environment — it is the mark of a life built through endurance, resilience, and the will to provide for his family. This portrait captures the human side of a job that rarely receives attention, revealing both the beauty and the burden carried by those who shape Egypt’s stone by hand.