- Old Cairo -
أحمد بن طولون

Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque is located in the center of "Old Cairo" and is considered to be the one of the oldest Mosques in the city. It was built between 868 - 884 BC on a small hill Gebel Yashkur, which means "Hill of Thanksgiving." According to one of the local legends, it was the place, where the Noah's Ark has touched the shore after the Great Flood.

The members of our expedition have visited this historic place for the first time. In this chapter we want to introduce to our readers the brief history of Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque, where we were welcomed by the wonderful person, who sincerely loves her great homeland and history - egyptologist, reporter and journalist, producer of the 1st Arab Channel "Nile-TV International", our friend and partner - Deena Younis. So, welcome to the virtual tour into the oldest Mosque of Cairo!

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   







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