Historic Cairo
UNESCO Map
Description: Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains. Founded in the 10th century, it became the new centre of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century.
Date inscribed: 1979.0
Area in hectares: 523,66
Category specified: Cultural
State: Egypt
Region: Arab States