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Al-Futuh Gate.. See the history of Old Cairo
In this video, we learn about the Metwally Gate, one of the gates of Old Cairo. The gate is located in the Al-Azhar district, and is the southwestern gate of the city. It was built during the Fatimid reign of Al-Mu'izz Lidin Allah in the 10th century AD.
The gate consists of two huge towers, separated by a corridor. The two towers are about 25 meters high and are built of limestone. The two towers feature beautiful Islamic decorations, such as muqarnas and geometric decorations.
Inside, we find a narrow passage leading into the city. This pass was the city's main checkpoint, where taxes were collected from merchants and immigrants.
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Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque.. the crown of Egyptian mosques
The Egyptian capital, Cairo, is known as the “City of a Thousand Minarets” because it contains many historical mosques in Egypt. The Mosque of Muhammad Ali stands out for its location at the top of Mount Mokattam, between the walls of Saladin Citadel, as if it overlooks the streets of historic Cairo.
Muhammad Ali Mosque derives its status as the most beautiful and famous mosque in Egypt not only from its strategic location, but also from its two towering minarets, which are the highest in Egypt, each reaching a height of 84 meters.
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Watch - The greatest heat in history. Maradona talks to the ball, not hot
Watch - The greatest heat in history. Maradona talks to the ball, not hot
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The story of the shrine of Mrs. Sakina...the “prophetic flower” growing in the heart of Cairo
Mrs. Sakina was born in Rajab in the year 47 AH, and her mother gave her the name “Sakina” for her calm and serenity. As for her real name, it was said: Umaima, Amina, or Umayyah. “Sakina” was the house of prophecy, the flower that bloomed in the guarded land.
She was a contemporary of her father, Al-Hussein, during periods of jihad and hardship, and she was a blessing to him.
The shrine of Mrs. Sakina is considered the first sight of the Prophet’s jewel in Egypt. Al-Ma’mun Al-Batahihi, the Fatimid Minister of Commander of God, created a shrine for her and built a dome on it after the year 510 AH. Mubarak referred to it in his plans and said, “It was established in Egypt in the Caliph neighborhood, from the north of Al-Zahid to Al-Qarafa Al-Sughra.” ,
Khedive Abbas Hilmi II ordered its renewal in the year 1322 AH, and it now has three doors other than the main one, two on the street, and the third is the accepted door on the tribal side, opening onto the Kurdish path.
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Al-Futuh Gate.. See the history of Old Cairo
In this video, we learn about the Metwally Gate, one of the gates of Old Cairo. The gate is located in the Al-Azhar district, and is the southwestern gate of the city. It was built during the Fatimid reign of Al-Mu'izz Lidin Allah in the 10th century AD.
The gate consists of two huge towers, separated by a corridor. The two towers are about 25 meters high and are built of limestone. The two towers feature beautiful Islamic decorations, such as muqarnas and geometric decorations.
Inside, we find a narrow passage leading into the city. This pass was the city's main checkpoint, where taxes were collected from merchants and immigrants.
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Muhammad Ali Mosque...a historical heritage and a rare artistic masterpiece in Cairo
Muhammad Ali Mosque...a jewel of Islamic architecture in Cairo
Muhammad Ali Mosque is located in the heart of Cairo, inside the Citadel of Saladin. It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha, the founder of the Alawite dynasty, between 1830 and 1848.
The mosque is distinguished by its magnificent design and rich decoration. It is built of white marble, and is decorated with a large number of arches, inscriptions and Islamic decorations. The mosque also includes two towering minarets, about 85 meters high.
Muhammad Ali Mosque is one of the most important tourist attractions in Cairo, and it is also a symbol of the Islamic renaissance in Egypt. It reflects the greatness of Islamic civilization and the beauty of Islamic architecture.
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Watch - Bab Zuweila, the jewel of Fatimidin Egypt | باب زويلة درة العمارة الفاطيمية في مصر
Bab Zuwailah is among the gates of Fatimid Cairo, and it is one of the doors that is still standing to this day, bearing witness to an important period in the history of Egypt, especially the era of the Fatimids and Ayyubids. The door witnessed the most important historical events, which was the hanging of the heads of the messengers of Hulagu, the leader of the Tatars, on it when they came to threaten the Egyptians. He was also executed. He also had Sultan Tuman Bey when Selim I conquered Egypt and annexed it to the Ottoman Empire. Recently, the “Kingdoms of Fire” series highlighted him, and the role of Tuman Bey was played by the star Khaled Al Nabawi.
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A tour of Al-Muizz Street - the largest tourist street in the world
A tour of Al-Muizz Street - the largest tourist street in the world
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