Bab Al Nasr in Fatimid Cairo
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Bab Al Nasr is one of the most famous sights in Islamic Cairo. It is one of the rare examples of military architecture in the Islamic world before the Crusades. Bab Al Nasr is an Arabic name for this gate, meaning Gate of Victory in English. The historyBab Al Nasr was constructed by Jawhar al‑Siqilli […]
Bab Al Futuh in El Moez Street
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It is one of the most famous sights in Islamic Cairo and El Moez Street. It is one of the rare examples of military architecture in the Islamic world. Bab Al Futuh is an Arabic name for this gate, meaning Gate of Conquests in English. The History Jawhar al-Siqilli constructed it during his foundation of […]
The Nubian Museum in Aswan
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The Nubian Museum, also known as the International Museum of Nubia, is one of Egypt’s most important archaeological museums. It is located in Aswan city. It was opened to the public on November 23, 1997. UNESCO constructed the Nubian Museum’s history during their International Campaign in Aswan to save the Nubian monuments such as Abu […]
The Mosque of Ahmad Ibn Tulun
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Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the landmarks in Islamic Cairo. It is located on Jebal Yashkur in Al-Saliba Street or Cross Street. It is beside Gayer Anderson Museum or Bayt Al-Kritliyya. Ahmad Ibn Tulun Ahmad Ibn Tulun was an Abbasid governor who began the Tulunid dynasty and founded a new administrative capital that […]
The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur
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The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur was the second of three pyramids constructed by King Snefru, the red Pyramid and Meidum pyramid. It is considered an important step in the development of the construction of pyramids in ancient Egypt. King Snefru King Snefru is the founder of the 4th dynasty, the old kingdom. Also, he is […]
The Red Pyramid of Dahshur
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The Red Pyramid of Dahshur was the third one that King Snefru constructed after the Bent Pyramid and Meidum Pyramid. It is the highest pyramid in Dahshur. King Snefru King Snefru founded the 4th dynasty, the Old Kingdom. Also, he is the father of King Khufu, who owns the Great Pyramid of Giza Plateau. His […]
The Coptic Museum in Coptic Cairo
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The Coptic Museum contains the most extensive collection of Coptic collections worldwide. It is located in the Coptic Cairo inside the Babylon Fortress and beside the hanging church, the Cave Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. The history of The Museum This museum was opened to the public in 1910 by the efforts of Marcus […]
Kafr El Sheikh Museum in Kafr El Sheikh
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Among the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities events for opening new museums in Egypt, the Ministry opened three museums in one day, on October 31, 2020. These museums are The Royal Carriages Museum, Kafr El Sheikh Museum, and Sharm El Sheikh Museum. It is located in Kafr El Sheikh Governorate. The history of Kafr El […]
Bab Zuweila – Islamic Cairo
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Bab Zuweila is one of the most famous sights in Islamic Cairo and El Moez Street. This gate is associated with significant historical events. The history of Bab Zuweila was constructed by Jawhar al Siqilli during his foundation of Cairo city in 358 AH/969 AD and renovated by the vizier Badr al‑Jamali in 480 AH/1092 […]
The Mummification Museum
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The Mummification Museum is located in the east of Luxor city, north of Luxor Temple. It was opened in 1997, and it is one of the most important museums in Egypt. The Mummification Museum concept: The concept of the Mummification Museum mainly explains the mummification process and how the ancient Egyptians preserved their dead bodies […]
