The Al-Azhar complex, mosque and university, is located in the heart of Islamic Cairo and is not only home to the oldest university in the world, but is also where the black robes for graduation originated. The costume worn by students around the world at graduation seems to have been inspired by the flowing robes […]
Islam flourished in Egypt during early dynastic periods such as the Fatimid and Ayyubid dynasties, establishing Egypt as a major cultural, political, and social power in the Islamic world. In 1250 AD, a military caste known as the Mamluks took control of Egypt and made it a major Islamic power. In 1798, the arrival of […]
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Mausoleum of the Aga-Khan
At first glance, the Mausoleum of the Agha Khan at Aswan may seem to you an austere and isolated building on the west bank of the Nile. Inspired by the architecture of the Cairo Fatimids, the building stands out for its elegance and the particular use of pink granite. It was built at the request […]
