Old Cairo Egypt

Old Cairo is a historic area in Cairo, Egypt, which includes the site of a Roman-era fortress, the Christian settlement of Coptic Cairo, and the Muslim-era settlement of Fustat that pre-dates the founding of Cairo proper in 969 AD. It is part of what is referred to as Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Part of: Historic Cairo
  • Criteria: Cultural: i, ii, iv, v
  • Reference: 89
  • Inscription: 1979 (3rd Session)
  • Area: 52,366 ha

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