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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mamluk_SultanateMamluk Sultanate - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The Mamluk Sultanate survived a little longer until 1517. Tuman Bay, whom al-Ghuri had left as deputy in Cairo, was hastily and unanimously proclaimed sultan on 10 October 1516. [207] [213] The amirs rejected his plan to confront the next Ottoman advance at Gaza, so instead he prepared a final defense at al-Raydaniyya to the north of Cairo. [207]

   • Bahri Mamluks

     The Bahri Mamluks (Arabic: المماليك البحرية, romanized:...

   • Shajar ad-Durr

     Shajar al-Durr (Arabic: شجر الدر, lit. 'Tree of Pearls'),...

   • Second Ottoman–Mamluk War

     The Ottoman–Mamluk War of 1516–1517 was the second major...

   • List of Mamluk Sultans

     The following is a list of Mamluk sultans.The Mamluk...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Great_Pyramid_of_GizaGreat Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · Great Pyramid. Location within Africa. The Great Pyramid of Giza [a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid and 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 ...

   • Architect: Hemiunu (presumed)
   • Constructed: c. 2570 BC (Old Kingdom);, 4593 years ago

   • Area: Arab states
   • Height: Original: 146.6 m (481 ft) or 280 cubits, Current: 138.5 m (454 ft)

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Abbasid_CaliphateAbbasid Caliphate - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The Abbasid Caliphate or Abbasid Empire ( / əˈbæsɪd / or / ˈæbəsɪd /; Arabic: الْخِلَافَة الْعَبَّاسِيَّة, romanized : al-Khilāfa al-ʿAbbāsiyya) was the third caliphate to succeed the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It was founded by a dynasty descended from Muhammad's uncle, Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib (566–653 ...

   • Religion: Sunni Islam

   • Status: Empire

4. theweek.com › culture-life › design-architectureIs Egypt's new capital just a 'massive city for the rich'?

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   Apr 2, 2024 · A controversial new Egyptian capital city is being built 30 miles east of Cairo at the expense of $45bn. "Sprawled" across a patch of desert four times the size of Washington, DC, the "showy new ...

5. english.ahram.org.eg › News › 242332Exploring Cairo: The central upscale island of Zamalek

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   Mar 30, 2024 · Mahmoud Zayda , Sunday 11 Sep 2016. From street cafes to rooftop bars, to a stroll in a fish garden or by the Nile, Zamalek is the perfect island to explore in the middle of busy Cairo

6. www.connollycove.com › locations-to-explore-in-oldOld Cairo: Top 11 Fascinating Landmarks and Locations to Explore

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   Apr 18, 2024 · The Origins of Old Cairo. Cairo’s history begins with the Muslim conquest of Egypt in 641, led by the commander Amr ibn al-Aas. Although Alexandria was Egypt’s capital at the time, the Arab conquerors decided to create a new city called Fustat to serve as Egypt’s administrative capital and military garrison centre.

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   Is life 'trickling' into Cairo?

   • Life is 'trickling' into the city but critics remain unconvinced A controversial new Egyptian capital city is being built 30 miles east of Cairo at the expense of $45bn.

   Is Egypt's new capital just a 'massive city for the rich'?

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   Is a'showy' new Egyptian capital a grandiose ambition?

   • A controversial new Egyptian capital city is being built 30 miles east of Cairo at the expense of $45bn. "Sprawled" across a patch of desert four times the size of Washington, DC, the "showy new capital" is "imperial in scale and style", embodying the "grandiose ambitions" of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, said the New York Times.

   Is Egypt's new capital just a 'massive city for the rich'?

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   How long did the Abbasid Caliphate of Cairo last?

   • The Abbasid caliphate of Cairo lasted until the time of Al-Mutawakkil III, who was taken away as a prisoner by Selim I to Constantinople where he had a ceremonial role. He died in 1543, following his return to Cairo. [citation needed]

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   When did the Mamluk army leave Cairo?

   • The Mamluk army, led by Azbak, left Cairo in late May 1488. An Ottoman fleet attempted to land near a coastal fortress at Bab al-Malik but was repelled by Azbak. The decisive encounter occurred near Adana in August 1488, in the Battle of Ağaçayırı.

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8. foreignpolicy.com › 2024/04/20 › saudi-arabia-lineSaudi Arabia's The Line and Egypt's New Capital: What Two ...

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Workers at a construction site in Egypt's new administrative capital, just outside Cairo, on Oct. 22, 2022. Sui Xiankai/Xinhua via Getty Images. Two extraordinary cities are being built in the ...