Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque: The First Mosque In Africa
Summary The Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, built in 641 A.D by the Arab commander Amr Ibn Al-Aas, is Egypt’s first mosque and the oldest in Africa. Established on the site…
Summary The Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, built in 641 A.D by the Arab commander Amr Ibn Al-Aas, is Egypt’s first mosque and the oldest in Africa. Established on the site…
Summary Al-Azhar Mosque, established in 970 AD by the Fatimid Caliphate, stands as one of the most significant landmarks in Cairo, blending historical, spiritual, and educational importance. Originally built to…
Summary The Al-Rifai Mosque, built between 1869 and 1912, stands as one of Cairo’s most magnificent religious structures, blending neo-Mamluk architecture with rich historical significance. Commissioned by Queen Khushyar Hanim,…
Summary The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is a monumental cultural and archaeological complex located near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. Scheduled for full opening in 2025, GEM is set to…
Khan El Khalili Bazaar There are a few places on the plant where you feel the time is going back around, this place is Khan El Khalili bazaar. One of…
Summary The Sultan Hassan Mosque, located in Cairo’s Salah al-Din Square, is a monumental example of Mamluk architecture, built between 1356 and 1363 AD under Sultan an-Nasir Hasan. Known for…
Summary The Hanging Church, also known as Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, is one of Egypt’s oldest Christian landmarks, dating back to the 5th century AD. It was built…
Summary The Ibn Tulun Mosque, located in historic Islamic Cairo, is one of Egypt’s oldest and most iconic Islamic monuments. Built between 876–879 AD by Ahmed Ibn Tulun, the mosque…
Summary Abu Serga Church, one of Egypt’s oldest Christian sites, dates back to the 4th or 5th century and is dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus. Situated in Coptic Cairo,…
History of The Egyptian Museum For most people, the idea of witnessing real magic is quite absurd but everything changes when you step inside one of the oldest museums in…
