(Al Jazeera English: 1600 PST, February 7, 2011) In recent days, the civilian blockades that check for identification cards and screen for weapons at the entryways to the square have been augmented by a celebratory greeting crew that welcomes visitors with chants of "Here, here, here! The Egyptians are here!" And, in the six days since anti-government demonstrators defended central Cairo in vicious street battles, the occupied square has turned into a warden of semi-permanent housing.

Scenes from Tahrir Square: The Welcome

Scenes from Tahrir Square: Tent Village

Scenes from Tahrir Square: Rock Concert

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