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Pharaoh Monuments in Cairo

• Pyramids of Sakkara

This pyramid was built by Zoser, the first king of Dynasty III. This pyramid is in the Sakkara area, 27 km from downtown Cairo.

• Pyramids of Giza

- Cheops

This pyramid is the largest pyramid of the three pyramids aligned. It was built by Khufu, the king of Dynasty IV. This pyramid was built (2690 BC) in the area of 13 acres. Originally 146 meters high pyramid, but now only 136 m. With an altitude caused by erosion in its heyday. The number of stones of about 2.5 million cubic meters.

- Chevre

This pyramid was built by Chevre, son of King Cheops to the year 2650 BC. Pyramid high reaches 136 m. The length of each side of 214 m. The number of stones of the pyramid is about 2.2 billion cubic meters.

- Menkaura

This pyramid was built by Micerino, Chevre son. Built in 2600 BC. The effect is only 62 meters, the length of each side is lined with granite only 104 m.

- Spinx

Spinx is a big old statue, lion body and human face. This statue is 70 meters long and 20 meters high. Sphinx and the three Great Pyramids, one of the 7 wonders of the world.

Christian Monuments

• Church of Al-mu’allaq

The church was built in the V century AD Model Bascilia. He was at the south gate of the fortress of Babylon. In this church there are many antiques relic which was the beginning of the century of Christianity.

• Church of the Virgin

The church was built in the early V, and reforming the tenth century

• Cathedral Church of Saint Marc

This church is the largest church in Africa, Abbasea area of new construction. In this church are the property of Santa relic Marc, the first pope to spread Christianity in Egypt.

• Coptic Museum

This museum is a journey of spreading the historical evidence of the Coptic Christians in Egypt. Inside were several articles and books concerning ancient Coptic Christians.

Islamic Monuments

• Amr Bin Ash Mosque

The mosque is located in Fustat (Misr al-Qadim, Egypt’s first capital) is the first mosque in Egypt and was the first institution active in communicating the message of Islam to the ninth century AD

• Ahmad Bin Toulun Mosque

The mosque is located in the area of Hazrat Zainab is the third mosque built in Egypt. The mosque is different from other mosques, where the stairs to the tower is out.

• Al-Azhar Mosque

The first mosque built by the dynasty Fathimiyyah. Located in the heart of the city, exactly the area of Hussein, Cairo. Construction, especially the tower, very old and beautiful. Besides the tower, the things that the other hundreds of years are the poles soothing, also pulpit where the preacher is giving the sermon. Furthermore, there were a mosque and a building behind Al-Azhar to the field of religion.

• Al-Husayn Mosque

This mosque is one of the largest mosques in Cairo. The mosque is not, so far, made the State Mosque. Inside the mosque is the tomb of Shaykh Husain ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad of Fatima az-Zahra.

• Sultan Hassan Mosque and Schools

The mosque is located at the end of the road Qal’ah (Castillo). Built by Sultan Hasan ibn Muhammad ibn Naser Qalawoon. Besides being a place of worship, the mosque also serves as the school 4 schools. These values mepunyai architects of Islam mosque, which is very rare.

• Qalawoon Mosque and Hospital School

The mosque is located in the northeast corner of the blacksmith area, near the Al-Azhar. This mosque has a roof and walls covered with pearls and marble and carved top with a layer of gold. Mihrabnya in marble. Dome is unique and is unique in Egypt.

• Babul Zoewila and Muayyad Mosque

Babul Zoewila mosque is located near the Khan al-Khalili. He is the gate of Cairo, original, built in 1091 AD In the top of the door was built two towers built in 1441 AD The mosque is a pride to the time of the Mamelukes and the tower is one of the largest in the Tower of Cairo.

• Qait Bey Mosque

This mosque was built by Sultan Qait in the year 1474 AD The mosque also has higher values of Islamic architects with a magnificent tower, the dome sizes to match the other parts.

• Al-Azraq (Blue) Mosque

This mosque was built by Prince Al-Sanqar Nasery in the year 1374 AD The mosque is the name of the Blue Mosque because the walls were covered with blue tiles. Covered in marble pulpit and a cylindrical tower.

• Alabaster (Mohammad Ali) Mosque

Located in the Citadel of Saladin the Ayyubid. Construction began in 1830 AD Built by the Ottoman model with a magnificent dome that reaches 52 meters in height. Two majestic towers berketinggian 82 meters from the base of the patio. From the courtyard of the visitors can see the city of Cairo, the Nile and the pyramids. This mosque called Alabaster Mosque because of its walls covered with alabaster.

• Ayyubid Citadel of Saladin

The fort was built in 1183 AD Salahuddin Ayubi to oversee the city from the hill Mukattam Cairo. Around this castle there are some historical remains, such as the Alabaster Mosque, the Mosque of Suleiman Pasha and Wall Yosep.

• Imam Shafi’I Mosque

This mosque is one of the oldest mosque in Cairo with a large dome and wood. Inside the mosque is the tomb of Imam Shafi’i, one of the priests of the four schools.

• Khan Khalili

Khan Khalili is near the mosque of Hussein, Al-Azhar. The name originally came from Khan Khalili Khan’s name, meaning the inn for merchants. Inns are owned by a young merchant named Khalili. This area is very spacious with full of old buildings and small shops. In the hallway corridor winding road full of antique shops and typical Egyptian souvenirs, handicrafts such as leather, brass, copper, paper, papyrus, alabaster carvings, and jewelry and precious stones, stone rings, gold and silver.

Place of Performance and the Cairo Museum

• Cairo Tower

• Light and Sound

• National Museum of Egypt / ut-Tahrir

• Coptic Museum

• Islamic Museum

• Military Museum

• Museum Mamalek

• Carriage Museum

• Cairo Opera House

• Manial Palace Museum

• Pharaonic Village

• Panorama October

Alexandria Tourism Objects

• Beach

• Museum of Gems

• Roman Museum

• Museum of Military / Marine

• The largest and most magnificent Library

• Palaces and Parks of King Faruq

• Park-Ma’mouria

Tourism Objects in Luxor and Aswan

• The monuments and statues of the pharaohs era relic

• Aswan Dam

Tour Destinations in Sinai

• Mount Hill

• Bathing Place Pharaoh

• Cleopatra’s Bath, Queen

• Fort Egypt, while fighting Israel

• Place ‘meditate’ Moses when he received the revelation

Figures Visit Places of Islam and Government

• Tomb of Imam Shafi’i

• Tomb of Rabi’a al-Adawiyyah

• Tomb of Dzunnun-Mishry

• Tomb of Ibn Athaillah Sakandary

• Tomb of Imam al-Badawi

• Tomb Shahaby Abu Darda

• Tomb of Imam Waki ‘

• Tomb of Imam Layth

• Tomb of Imam Suyuti

• Tomb of Abu Abbas al-Mursy

• Tomb of King Fahlevi Iran

• Tomb of Imam Hussein bin Ali,

• Tomb ad-Dardiry

• Tomb Luqman al-Hakim

• Tomb of the Prophet Sholeh

• Tomb Shahaby Abu Musa al-Ash’ari

• Tomb Anwar Sadat

• Tomb of King Faruq

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