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  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the tall minaret and façade of the mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein, one of the most sacred Islamic sites in Egypt. The Mosque was built in 1870 on the site of an earlier 12th century Mosque and is purported to contain the head of Al-Hussein, grandson of the Prophet. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_106.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Sun light illuminates the colonnade at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri which was built for Queen Hatshepsut who reined Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_032.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_011.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_008.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_001.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View in the heart of Cairo city of the vast waters of the River Nile. The Nile is generally accepted to be the longest river in the world. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_131.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_119.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the immense array of metal, traditional and souvenir items for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_107.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Panoramic view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_098.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. Part view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_081.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Panoramic view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_073.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of tombs of Ottoman officials with memorials capped with various types of marble turbans at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_042.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the opulently decorated ceiling and dome of the sanctuary prayer room in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_035.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the immense array of metal, traditional and souvenir items for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_007.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Tip of the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut which is the tallest in Egypt and located at the Temple of Amun at Karnak.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_055.tif
  • Egypt. Tree roots at the Mortuary of Queen Hapshepsut that were brought to Egypt from her expedition to the Land of Punt (Eritrea or Somalia).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_050.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colonnade at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri which was built for Queen Hatshepsut who reined Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_035.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_016.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_015.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_012.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_010.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_009.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_007.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_005.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_006.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the Outer Hypostyle Hall viewed from the forecourt of the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_003.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the tower of the luxurious Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Hotel, located on the southern side of Gezirah Island in the River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_129.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the Grand Nile Tower, formerly the Grand Hyatt Cairo, situated on the Corniche el-Nil along the bank of the River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_130.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the tower of the luxurious Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Hotel, located on the southern side of Gezirah Island in the River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_127.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the tower of the luxurious Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Hotel, located on the southern side of Gezirah Island in the River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_128.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the sun rising on a golden hazy early morning over the city of Cairo and the majestic River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_123.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the sun rising on a golden hazy early morning over the city of Cairo and the majestic River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_122.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View in the heart of Cairo city of the vast waters of the River Nile. The Nile is generally accepted to be the longest river in the world. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_118.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View over the greenery of Gezirah Island in the River Nile towards the skyline of modern Cairo. The Nile is generally accepted to be the longest river in the world. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_114.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View over the greenery of Gezirah Island in the River Nile towards the skyline of modern Cairo. The Nile is generally accepted to be the longest river in the world. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_113.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Panoramic view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_083.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of tombs of Ottoman officials with memorials capped with various types of marble turbans at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_044.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the richly ornamented sanctuary prayer room in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_037.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the richly ornamented sanctuary prayer room in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_033.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the richly ornamented sanctuary prayer room in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_032.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of a opulently decorated dome in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_031.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the sun rising on a golden hazy early morning over the city of Cairo and the majestic River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_001.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Sun light illuminates the colonnade at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri which was built for Queen Hatshepsut who reined Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_033.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_014.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahri was built for Queen Hatshepsut who ruled Ancient Egypt during the 18th dynasty (circa 1458 BC).
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_013.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the river Nile from the the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_028.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the river Nile and detailed releifs of the Temple of Kom Ombo
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_027.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the highly decorated columns which still preserve clear traces of painting in the relief engravings in the forecourt of the ancient Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_024.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. Example of the fine detail found on all the columns at the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_022.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. Side view of the three vestibules and back of the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_017.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of a detailed ancient Egyptian bas relief at the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_012.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the passageway through the three vestibules of the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_011.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. The ruins of the courtyard of the Temple of Kom Ombo
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_006.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the long stairway approach to the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_002.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the long stairway approach to the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_001.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_133.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_132.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the tower of the luxurious Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Hotel, located on the southern side of Gezirah Island in the River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_126.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the sun rising on a golden hazy early morning over the city of Cairo and the majestic River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_124.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the tower of the luxurious Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah Hotel, located on the southern side of Gezirah Island in the River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_125.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the sun rising on a golden hazy early morning over the city of Cairo and the majestic River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_121.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the Grand Nile Tower, formerly the Grand Hyatt Cairo, situated on the Corniche el-Nil along the bank of the River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_120.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View in the heart of Cairo city of the vast waters of the River Nile. The Nile is generally accepted to be the longest river in the world. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_117.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of lone boat sailing the River Nile in the heart of the city of Cairo The Nile is generally accepted to be the longest river in the world. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_115.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of lone boat sailing the River Nile in the heart of the city of Cairo The Nile is generally accepted to be the longest river in the world. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_116.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the immense array of metal, traditional and souvenir items for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_111.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of water pipes for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_112.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the immense array of metal, traditional and souvenir items for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_110.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the immense array of metal, traditional and souvenir items for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_109.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of shoppers and people along a main street at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_108.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Panoramic view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_085.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Panoramic view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_086.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. Part view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_082.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Panoramic view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_084.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. Part view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_080.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Panoramic view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_074.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the beautifully decorated Sahn courtyard entrance to the sanctuary at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_046.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of tombs of Ottoman officials with memorials capped with various types of marble turbans at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_043.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the beautifully decorated Sahn courtyard entrance to the sanctuary at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_045.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Colourful wall painting in the shrine at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_040.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Colourful wall painting in the shrine at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_041.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the tomb of Abu Mansur ibn Qasta in a shrine at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_039.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the tomb of Abu Mansur ibn Qasta in a shrine at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_038.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the richly ornamented sanctuary prayer room in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_036.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the richly ornamented sanctuary prayer room in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_034.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the richly ornamented sanctuary prayer room in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_030.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the opulently decorated ceiling and dome of the sanctuary prayer room in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_006.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of shoppers and people along a main street at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_008.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the richly ornamented sanctuary prayer room in the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_005.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. Detailed relief at the Temple of Kom Ombo
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_031.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the river Nile from the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_029.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. Detailed relief at the Temple of Kom Ombo
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_030.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of ancient Egyptian s or sarcophagi possibly for crocodiles at the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_026.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the highly decorated columns which still preserve clear traces of painting in the relief engravings in the forecourt of the ancient Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_025.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. Decorated columns from inside the Hypostyle Hall at Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_023.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the back of the Hypostyle Hall at the Temple of Kom Ombo
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_021.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. Partial view of the three vestibules and back of the Hypostyle Hall at the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_020.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of a detailed ancient Egyptian bas relief at the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_019.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. Side view of the three vestibules and back of the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_018.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. Side view of the three vestibules and back of the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_016.tif
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