Desouk

Desouk extends along the fertile Nile Delta region, maintaining a network of agricultural lands and urban developments across an elevation range of 11 meters.

The settlement originated around 3200 BC as part of ancient Buto, later transitioning through various administrative zones including the Gharbia province from 1250 to 1517.

The Ibrahim El Desouki Mosque, constructed in 1277, functions as an educational center with its Islamic library and receives one million visitors annually.

The city connects to Alexandria through an 80-kilometer road network, facilitating transportation and trade between major northern Egyptian population centers.

Local markets display fresh produce from surrounding farmlands, while textile merchants offer traditional Egyptian fabrics in covered market sections.

Location: Markaz Disuq

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

GPS coordinates: 31.12823,30.64620

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06