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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 […]
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The Museum of Islamic-Art
The Museum of Islamic Art is the largest museum of Islamic art in the world, showcasing the rich Islamic history of Egypt and the world. It displays an extensive collection of ancient Islamic artefacts from various regions and countries, including India, China, Iran, Egypt, North Africa and Andalusia. The concept of the museum was developed […]
