Famous Islamic Sites in Egypt
Famous Islamic Sites in Egypt Guide to the most important Egyptian Islamic sites and mosques such as Hamed ali Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Ahmed Ben Tulun Mosque, El Hakim Mosque , El Azhar Mosque, El Rifiae Mosque and Sabil Katkhuda. Egypt Islamic Site Travel Guide The Mosque Of Al Refaie The mosque of Al […]
The Sabil And Kutab Of Abdel Rahman Katkhuda
The Sabil And Kutab Of Abdel Rahman Katkhuda The Sabil was founded by Abdel Rahman Katkhuda. This odd structure doesn’t look like any other islamic monument. Years ago, I went to visit the Sabil and was disappointed to find that it was closed for restoration by the Egyptian government with the aid of the German […]
The Qaitbay Citadel In Alexandria
The Qaitbay Citadel In Alexandria The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean coast. It was an important part of Alexandria’s fortifications in the 15th century A.D. The Citadel resides at the entrance of the eastern harbor on the […]
The Mosque Of Amr Ibn El-Aas
The Mosque Of Amr Ibn El-Aas The Mosque of Amr Ibn El-Aas, constructed by Amr Ibn Al-As in 642 AD, is the first mosque built in both Egypt and Africa. Amr was an Arab general who fought against the Romans and was hailed by the Copts as a liberator. He was later appointed governor […]
The Mosque Of Ahmed ibn Tulun
The Mosque Of Ahmed ibn Tulun The Founder Ahmad Ibn Tulun ( 263-265 A.H.) was born around 835 A.D. He was one of the Turkish commanders in Samarra, located in Iraq. He received his military and theological training in Samarra and Tarsus. His intelligence and courage attracted the attention of the Khalif, and in […]
The Mosque Of Al Hakim
The Mosque Of Al Hakim Egypt is particularly famous for the diversity and multitude of its Islamic monuments built through different eras. The building of Islamic monuments in Egypt began when the Moslems first opened Egypt in 641 AD. From this point on, Egypt has been ruled by many Islamic dynasties: […]
The Mosque of Mohamed Ali
The Mosque of Mohamed Ali The Mohamed Ali Mosque, or the Alabaster Mosque, is one of Egypt’s most interesting mosques. It stands proudly on the highest point inside the Citadel of Saladin’s courtyard. The architect, Yousif Boushnaq, was a Turkish man who had come over from Istanbul, solely to build this great mosque for Mohamed […]
Sultan Hassan Madrassa And Mosque
Sultan Hassan Madrassa And Mosque The Sultan Hassan Madrassa is the Islamic world’s most memorable monument. If the Pyramids of Giza are the most astounding features of Ancient Egypt, Sultan Hassan Madrassa is that of Islamic Egypt. The founder of this gigantic monument is the Sultan Hassan, son of the great Mamluke Sultan Al-Nasser Mohamed […]
The Old Market Of Khan El-Khalili
The Old Market Of Khan El-Khalili The Khan El-Khalili is home to the the Middle East’s most interesting bazaars. Named after Prince Jaharkas Al-Khalili, one of the most powerful Mamluke Princes of the 14th century, this bazaar is famous for it’s unusual, souvenirs and handmade crafts. This traditional market’s Medieval atmosphere, together with the labyrinthian streets, gives […]
The Citadel Of Saladin
The Citadel Of Saladin The Citadel Of Saladin was built by Saladin El Ayouby, towards the end of the 12th century. He was once a famous king and army leader, as well as the founder of the Ayyubid Dynasty. The Citadel has witnessed numerous historical events throughout Egyptian history For many centuries, it was the seat of the […]
