This study examines the gap between architectural education and practice in Egypt to improve graduate employability. Grounded in Human Capital Theory and Experiential Learning Theory, this mixed-methods investigation surveyed 130 participants comprising 70 students from six universities, 30 faculty from five institutions, and 29 practitioners from 15 architectural firms. Data were collected via structured questionnaires (December 2024-February 2025) and analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results reveal substantial curriculum-industry misalignment, with 65% of participants reporting critical competency gaps. Current programs emphasize theoretical knowledge while inadequately addressing practical skills: only 28% successfully integrate emerging technologies such as BIM, and only 32% of students report adequate software training despite 88% demanding it. Comparative analysis revealed systematic perception hierarchies across five evaluation criteria, with practitioners rating programs highest (M = 4.70), academics intermediate (M = 4.22), and students lowest (M = 3.42)37.4% divergence. Skills Acquisition showed the largest gap (56.7% divergence), while practitioner satisfaction with project management training was lowest (M = 2.2). This multi-stakeholder analysis provides the first comprehensive quantification of Egypt’s education- practice gap and proposes an evaluation framework with evidence-based recommendations for curriculum reform, technology integration, and industry partnerships to enhance graduate employability.

Urban heritage sites encounter significant issues in reconciling preservation, tourism development, and the requirements of local communities. The archaeological district of the Giza Pyramids illustrates this dilemma; as rapid urbanization has profoundly affected a culturally valuable worldwide site. The adjacent neighborhoods of PYRAMIDS GARDENS, KAFR EL GABAL, KAFR GHATATY, and NAZLET EL SEMAN have increasingly altered the historical landscape, exerting a significant burden on archaeological resources and tourism prospects. The study proposes a thorough urban tourist development strategy for the Giza Pyramids area, incorporating innovative methodologies to tackle significant problems, it examines sustainable development solutions that reflect cultural heritage while improving visitor experiences and enhancing local community resilience through the integration of quantitative site analysis and comprehensive qualitative research,with mixed-methods research utilized comprehensive spatial analysis, encompassing detailed site surveys, land use mapping, and demographic studies, enhanced by significant community involvement, conducting Questionnaires and interviews with 124 participants, including residents, tourists, urban planning specialists, and local stakeholders, to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the district's diverse dynamics. The research presents an innovative "astronomical urbanism" framework, reconsidering ancient Egyptian astronomical concepts as a modern urban planning strategy. This approach seeks to establish a sustainable tourism area that maintains cultural integrity, fosters local economic growth, and provides an immersive historical experience focused on the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The results include an established master plan that aligns archaeological conservation, urban revitalization, and community integration, providing a possible framework for heritage-conscious urban development in complex historical contexts.