Cairo, Egypt’s Capital
Egypt’s capital is Cairo. People say that it is the biggest city in both the Middle East and Africa. Because it has so many mosques, it is also called “the city of a thousand minarets.” Cairo is called “Al-Qahirah” in Arabic, which means “the one who wins.”
It is home to more than 20 million people. It is in the north of Egypt, south of Delta, and on the bank of the Nile river. It takes up 528 km2. The Suez Canal is 120 km away, and the south of the Mediterranean is 165 km away.
Cairo is a mix of many different cultures, including historical, modern, Coptic, and Islamic. People think of it as the entrance to Egypt because it is the centre from which you can go anywhere.
How Cairo came to be
The pyramids were built during the Old Empire, between the years 2635 and 2155 (dynasties III to VI), between the years 2635 and 2155.
Cairo’s history as we know it began in 116 BC. The Romans built a city and fortress that the Copts lived in for the first time.
Egypt was taken over by Muslims in the year 640. Amr Ibn Alas started “Fustat,” which is thought to be Egypt’s first capital and the centre of government. In this city, in the year 641 A.D., he built the Mosque of Amr Ibn Alas.
In 750 AD, Emperor Suleiman “of the Abbasids” started the city of Al-Askar as a military settlement. From this city, only the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun comes.
Gawhar “of the Fatimids” started Cairo and the Al-Azhar Mosque as the second Islamic university in the world in 969 A.D.
Saladin “of the Ayyubid dynasty” built the Citadel of Saladin in 1176 AD as a place to run the government.
Since the Ottoman Empire, it has been thought of as the capital of Egypt because of all the new mosques, markets, public baths, madrasas, and other buildings.
It is thought to be the most important city in Africa in 1340.
The weather in Cairo
In the summer, Cairo is dry, and in the winter, it rains about half as much as it does in the summer. From October to April, early spring, fall, and winter are the best times to visit this city and have a good time.
Things to do in Cairo
Cairo is full of places to visit and learn about history. The Pharaonic, Islamic, Christian, and Coptic styles are all mixed together. There are many mosques and churches there. The pyramids and the Great Egyptian Museum are also worth seeing.
1- The Pyramids in Giza
The three Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are the biggest and most well-known of Egypt’s pyramids. One of the seven ancient wonders of the world is the Great Pyramid of Cheops.
2- The Great Pyramid
It is in the same area as the three Pyramids of Giza. King Kephren made the Sphinx with the head of a person to represent intelligence and the body of a lion to represent strength.
3- Saladin’s Citadel
During the Ayyubid dynasty, it was the centre of government. Between 1176 and 1183 AD, Saladin built it. It has the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, which is one of the most well-known mosques.
4- The Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
A very important market with lots of shops selling things like coloured lamps, fabrics, jewellery, and more. People in Egypt and the Middle East know it better.
5- The Temple in the Valley
It is near the Great Sphinx in the Giza Complex. In this temple, the mummification process was done.
6- The Church That Was Hung
The Church of the Virgin Mary is another name for it. It is one of the oldest churches and is in Old Cairo. In the third or fourth century AD, it was built on top of a Roman fortress.
Egypt via travel will take you to Cairo.
Don’t miss the chance to get close to the land of the pharaohs and see the whole country on trips that are set up for you. If you want to learn more about this great culture, check out our Egypt tour packages and pick the trip to Egypt that you like best. Also, don’t miss the chance to take a cruise between Luxor and Aswan on the Nile.
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