Mamluk era
Photos: al-Zahir Baybars Mosque opens to public after 225 years following restoration
Archaeology
June 6, 2023
Photos: al-Zahir Baybars Mosque opens to public after 225 years following restoration
The Mosque of al-Zahir Baybars was officially inaugurated after its restoration. The mosque had been closed for about 225 years.…
Wakala al-Sultan Qaytbay complex to become heritage hotel at LE100 mn cost
Archaeology
October 26, 2020
Wakala al-Sultan Qaytbay complex to become heritage hotel at LE100 mn cost
The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry’s Historic Cairo General Directorate has announced the first restoration project for Wakala al-Sultan Qaytbay complex…
Reem Bassiouney’s award winning novels on Mamluk era gets drama series
Culture
June 10, 2020
Reem Bassiouney’s award winning novels on Mamluk era gets drama series
Egyptian producer Mamdouh Sabaa, the chairman of the Film Factory for cinema production, signed a contract with novelist Reem Bassiouney…
Culture Ministry addresses London auction house regarding Mamluk manuscript
Culture
May 1, 2019
Culture Ministry addresses London auction house regarding Mamluk manuscript
The Culture Ministry addressed Christie’s auction house in London to stop the display and sale of a Quranic manuscript dating…
El-Tabia Mosque, an architectural masterpiece
Egypt
June 24, 2015
El-Tabia Mosque, an architectural masterpiece
The El-Tabia Mosque in Aswan has a distinct architectural style and is one of the largest and oldest mosques in…