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1 day ago · It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c.2600 BC, [3] over a period of about 27 years, [4] the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact.
4 days ago · Now open after 10 years of renovations is the Suleiman Pasha Mosque inside the Citadel of Saladin. The mosque is one of the earliest Ottoman monuments in Cairo, built soon after the conquest of Egypt by the Ottomans in 1517.
2 days ago · Cairo, city, capital of Egypt, and one of the largest cities in Africa. Founded by the Fatimids in the 10th century, the city lies on the banks of the Nile near ancient Memphis. In modern times it has become a major center of higher education and a cultural capital of the Middle East.
2 days ago · Purchase Licensing Rights Read more. CAIRO, May 29 (Reuters) - Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities held a ceremony to mark the completion of multi-year renovations to the grand 14th-century ...
5 days ago · When crossing Salah Salem Road at any time of the day, you cannot miss the iconic Citadel of Salah El-Din dominating the eastern edge of the city. One might think this is the best this side of the city has to offer, but there's a world behind the beautiful fortress that holds a fine collection of Cairo's Islamic architectural gems.
3 days ago · CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities held a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the completion of multi-year renovations to the grand 14th-century mosque of Altunbugha al-Maridani in ...
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2 days ago · Alongside Maridani Mosque, many imposing buildings and architectural treasures emerged in al-Darb al-Ahmar, as it became a thoroughfare used by the Sultan from his Citadel to the old Fatimid city. Al-Amir al-Maridani became a powerful prince in early Mamluk Cairo, serving as an adviser and son-in law to Su ltan Al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qala ’ un ...
