Built on an ancient Egyptian site, Balat is a charming Islamic mediaeval village about 35 km from Mut. Admire the Sudanese-style mud architecture and the influence of Mamluk and Ottoman rule in Egypt. Ask a guide to take you to the roof of a mud-brick house for a beautiful view of Balat. 200 m east […]
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Nilometer on Rhoda-Island
Located at the lower end of Rhoda Island in Cairo, the Nilometer was used in earlier times to measure the level of the river. The structure consists of a gauge or measuring column located below the Nile level and accessed by steps that wind around the chamber containing the column. When the water level was […]
Al-Aqmar Mosque is a rather small mosque, but it makes up for its size with its architectural and historical significance. Located near the Al-Qalawun complex, Al-Aqmar Mosque is one of the few remaining Fatimid mosques in Cairo. It was the first mosque in Cairo to have an ornate facade, and also the first to have […]
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Al-Ghouri complex in Cairo
Sultan Qansuh Al-Ghouri was a Mamluk sultan who ruled from 1501 to 1516 before dying in a battle against the Ottomans in Aleppo that resulted in the complete defeat of the Mamluks, causing them to lose their importance in Egypt.in 1503, Al-Ghouri spent a fortune building his complex in Cairo. Although he was known for […]
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Amir-Sarghitmish Madrassa and Mausoleum
Amir-Sarghitmish Madrassa and MausoleumThis small institution, famous for its beautiful lanterns, is located next to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun on Al-Saliba Street in Cairo. It was built in 1356 and served as a madrassa, mosque, orphanage and mausoleum after Amir Sarghitmish died. Many of the teachers of this madrassa were from Persia, hence the […]
