Old Cairo, Historical neighborhood in Cairo, Egypt
The district stretches along the east bank of the Nile River, containing Roman fortress ruins, ancient churches, and traditional Islamic architecture.
Following the Muslim conquest of Egypt in 641 CE, Commander Amr ibn al-As established Fustat north of the Roman fortress as Egypt's first capital.
The Coptic Museum exhibits extensive collections of Christian artifacts, religious manuscripts, and artworks spanning two millennia of Egyptian Christian heritage.
The district connects to central Cairo through multiple metro stations, while organized walking tours provide access to religious sites and archaeological locations.
The Nilometer on Roda Island, constructed in 861, measured annual Nile floods through a marble column system within an octagonal chamber.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Location: South Area
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Part of: Cairo
Website: http://cairo.gov.eg/ar/Hay_Misr%20ElQdema/Pages/default.aspx
GPS coordinates: 30.01670,31.23330
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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