Located in the modern district of Zamalek, the Cairo Tower (Burj Al-Qahira) is a transmission tower built of granite and wrapped in a structure reminiscent of a lotus flower. The …
Cairo Citadel of Saladin
The Citadel of Saladin has been built between 1176 and 1183 for defensive purposes and today it is one of the most important tourist attractions in Cairo. The Saladin Citadel …
Funerary Complex of Djoser (Zoser)
The funerary complex of Djoser (Zoser) is believed to have been built around the beginning of the 3rd Dynasty. It is a walled compound that is constructed from stone rather than the …
The Building of Giza Pyramids
The three Pyramids of Giza, those of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus belong to the IVth. dynasty (2723 – 2563 BC) they represent the highest achievement in Pyramid construction. In fact, from …
Monasteries of the Wadi Natrun Valley
The area around Wadi Natrun is known as the liberation province (Mudiriyat al-Tahrir). In the 1950s, model villages were created here, olive groves, and vineyards were planted, in order to …