Tawfiq al-Hakim's groundbreaking play, 'The People of the Cave,' reimagines the ancient legend of the Seven Sleepers. When three men and their dog awaken after a 300-year slumber, they find themselves in a world they no longer recognize. This intellectual drama masterfully explores profound philosophical themes of time, faith, the clash between the spiritual and material worlds, and the eternal human struggle with change. It's a foundational work of modern Arabic theatre that questions the very meaning of life and rebirth in the face of inevitable progress.