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.