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Fustat
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Fustat, also Fostat, was the first capital of Egypt under Muslim rule, and the historical centre of modern Cairo. It was built adjacent to what is now known as Old Cairo by the Rashidun Muslim general 'Amr ibn al-'As immediately after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in AD 641, and featured the Mosque of Amr, the first mosque built in Egypt.
A drawing of Fustat, from Rappoport's History of Egypt
A drawing of Fustat, from Rappoport's History of Egypt
The ruins of Fustat in Old Cairo
The ruins of Fustat in Old Cairo
Indian textile fragment, circa 1545–1645, found in Fustat. Old, discarded textile fragments, are commonly found in the area, preserved in the dry clim
Indian textile fragment, circa 1545–1645, found in Fustat. Old, discarded textile fragments, are commonly found in the area, preserved in the dry climate of Egypt.
Old Cairo
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Old Cairo is a historic area in Cairo, Egypt, which includes the site of a Roman-era fortress, the Christian settlement of Coptic Cairo, and the Muslim-era settlements pre-dating the founding of Cairo proper in 969 AD. It is part of what is referred to as Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Old Cairo, view of Roman gate under the Hanging Church
Old Cairo, view of Roman gate under the Hanging Church
Excavated ruins of Fustat (2017 photo)
Excavated ruins of Fustat (2017 photo)
The narrow streets of Coptic Cairo, inside the former Babylon Fortress
The narrow streets of Coptic Cairo, inside the former Babylon Fortress
Interior of the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo
Interior of the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo