Muslim Heritage in Mechanics and Technology: Outline of a Program for Future Research
Muslim Heritage in Mechanics and Technology: Outline of a Program for Future Research by Mohammed Abattouy Rate this article: 4(795) The following text is the revised and expanded version of a lecture presented at The Royal Society in London (1st March 2007) during a meeting of the Muslim Heritage Awareness Group (MHAG) in which Mohammed Abattouy […]
ABU SARGA
ABU SARGA Abu Sarga is the oldest church in Egypt dating back to the 5th century A.D. The church owes its fame to having been constructed upon the crypt of the Holy Family where they stayed for three weeks during their sojourn in Egypt. According to a biblical narration by evangelist Matthew (Chapter 2), Virgin […]
Hanging Church
Hanging Church Panoramic view (QTVR 2.5 MB, Quickime Player required, download here) The Hanging Church is also referred to as the Suspended Church or Al-Moallaqa. It is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman Fortress. Logs of palm trees and layers of stones were constructed above the ruins of […]
THE HISTORY OF THE BABYLON FORTRESS
THE HISTORY OF THE BABYLON FORTRESS In “A Guide to the Ancient Coptic Churches of Cairo”, O.H.E. KHS-Burmester records significant historical information about the fortress area. According to him, Ptolemy (121-151 A.D.), in his book “Geography”, mentions a town named Babylon which existed from Pharaonic times on part of a site of what is now […]
NTERVIEW WITH BISHOP SLIVANUS, OLD CAIRO
INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP SLIVANUS, OLD CAIRO This location is in a Fortress named the Fortress of Babylon. Its foundation is in the site where we stand today. Within the fortress are a lot of churches and other buildings: Abu Sarga, the Church of the Virgin Mary, the Church of Saint Barbara the Martyr, Mar Girgis […]
Ramadan and Islam
Ramadan and Islam Like Muslims all over the world, Egyptian Muslims fast for the holy month of Ramadan. It is a time when they all come close to each other and respect each other, and it’s also a time when Egyptian Muslims stay awake every night. During the month of Ramadan charity is a priority. It […]
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 […]
