Ibrahim Ali, Kom Ghorab, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4244001, Egypt
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The Hanging Church (also known as Al-Moallaqa) is so named because it was built on the southern gate of a Roman fort. Palm logs and layers of stone were erected on the ruins of the Roman fort to form its foundation. The Hanging Church is a unique structure with a wooden roof shaped like Noah's Ark.
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and one of the largest cities in Africa and the Middle East. Cairo has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. It has been a prominent city since ancient times, serving as the capital of various Egyptian dynasties, including the Fatimid, Ayyubid, and Mamluk empires. Cairo is home to 10 million people.
Al Abageyah, El Khalifa, Cairo Governorate 4252360, Egypt
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The Cairo Citadel, also known as the Citadel of Saladin, is a historic Islamic fortification located on Mokattam Hill in Cairo, Egypt. It was built by Saladin, the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty, in the 12th century (between 1176 and 1183) to protect Cairo from potential Crusader invasions.
Cairo Governorate is one of the 27 governorates of Egypt. It is formed of the city of Cairo, both the national capital of Egypt and the governorate's. Its population was 10,203,693 in 2023. Cairo is well known for its abundant cultural legacy. It is reputed as the “city of a thousand minarets” for the numerous minarets found across the city.
