Al-Fustat
الفسطاط · 카이로주
first capital of Egypt under Muslim rule, in Old Cairo
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Al-Fustat3:00
Welcome, history enthusiasts, to Al-Fustat, the very foundation stone of Islamic Egypt. To stand here is to stand at the absolute genesis of a new era in North African history. …
Listen in the app2The Mosque of Amr Ibn al-Aas2:31
Our first stop is a site of unparalleled religious and historical significance: The Mosque of Amr Ibn al-Aas. Look at the expansive structure before us. …
Listen in the app3The Complex of Religions2:43
Just a short distance from the first mosque of Africa, we arrive at an area uniquely known as the Complex of Religions. This specific district of Old Cairo, nestled within the boundaries of ancient Fustat, is a powerful…
Listen in the app4The Archaeological Excavation Hill2:45
Let us shift our focus from the standing monuments to the earth itself. We are now approaching the Excavation Hill, a crucial component of the new Fustat Hills Park project. …
Listen in the app5The Transformation and The Kasba Hill2:42
We now step into the heart of the modern miracle occurring here in Old Cairo. We are standing upon the Kasba Hill, a massive elevated plaza that forms the centerpiece of the Fustat Hills Park. …
Listen in the app6The Centers of Traditional Crafts2:40
As we descend from the Kasba Hill, we enter a vibrant zone dedicated to the preservation of human skill and artistic heritage. This area of the park houses the newly established Centers for Traditional Crafts. …
Listen in the app7The Heritage Gardens and The Waterway2:31
We arrive now at the final and perhaps most visually stunning ecological feature of the project: The Heritage Gardens Hill. This section represents the 'green lungs' of the massive redevelopment. …
Listen in the app8Al-Fustat1:54
As our tour of Al-Fustat concludes, take a moment to look south, beyond the boundaries of the park. Rising in the near distance, you will see the striking, modern architecture of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, or…
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What is Al-Fustat?
Al-Fustat is a place in 카이로주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 카이로주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 20 min 46 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.0050, 31.2375 |
| Last updated |
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