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  • Al-Hakim be Aamr Ellah Mosque

    Mosque of al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah

    Al-Hakim Amr Allah Mosque, located on Al-Moez Street in Old Cairo, is a prominent Fatimid landmark and the fourth oldest surviving mosque in Egypt. Built in 380 AH during Al-Aziz Billah's reign, it was completed by his son in 403 AH (1012-1013 AD), making it the second largest mosque in Cairo after Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque. The mosque's name was attributed to him. The mosque, measuring 12005 meters in length and 113 meters in width, has two minarets at its sea front, surrounded by pyramid-shaped bases. The upper cubes are slightly backwards, and an octagonal minaret protrudes from each of the upper cubes.

  • Visit Queen Nefertari’s Tomb

    Tomb of Queen Nefertari

    There were also the great queens of the New Kingdom (1550-1090 BC) Nefertiti, the wife of Akhenaten (1371-1355 BC), and Nefertari, one of the celebrated eight wives of Ramses II (c. 1279-c. 1213 BC). While Nefertiti is more popular for the exquisite portrait bust of her that is located in Berlin, Nefertari is famous mostly for her large burial site situated in the Valley of the Queens.

  • tomb of Tutankhamun | Tutankhamun tomb discovery | king tut tomb pictures

    Tomb of Tutankhamun

    The Valley of the Kings, located on the Nile River's west bank near Thebes, served as a cemetery for pharaohs during the New Kingdom of Ancient Egyptians from 1539 to 1075 BC. The 20,000 square meter rocky valley houses 27 royal tombs from the 18th, 19th, and 20th Egyptian dynasties, which have been discovered to this day. Pharaoh Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was the last Eighteenth Dynasty Pharaoh from 1334 to 1325 B.C. He is famous for his intact tomb and treasures, unmarked grave, and premature death due to broken bones. His minister married his widow after his death.

  • the Virgin Mary’s tree.

    The Tree of Virgin Mary in Matareya

    The Coptic Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast of the Entry of the Holy Family into Egypt, a minor liturgical feast. It commemorates St. Joseph the Carpenter's obedience to an angel's command to take the child and his mother to Egypt, marking the entry of the Holy Family into the land of Egypt. The prayers begin on the eve of the liturgical day. The Maryam Tree Mazar, a significant tourist attraction in Egypt, is home to the Holy Family and has undergone significant development and renovations to maintain its historical significance.

  • Biography of Ahmad ibn Tulun

    Biography of Ahmad ibn Tulun

    Ahmad ibn Tulun's Turkish roots trace back to his father, who was a slave of Noah ibn Asad, the governor of Bukhara. Asad freed him, and Caliph Al-Ma'mun admired him. He was enrolled in the caliphate court and eventually became the head of the caliph's guard. Ahmad bin Tulun, born on September 20, 835 AD, in Baghdad, the capital of the caliphate, was well-cared for by his father, who taught him military arts, jurisprudence, hadith, and hadith, and encouraged him to learn from scholars and read the Qur'an.

  • Bayt al-Suhaymi architecture |  Al Suhaymi House

    Bayt al-Suhaymi in Cairo

    The Suhaimi House transports you back in time to the Ottoman period which was notable in being very artistic with the bold designs of Islamic architecture and Suhaimi House serves as an exceptional example of Islamic style of architecture of private residences. Al-Suhaimi House is an Arabic house with Ottoman-style architecture, dedicated to men on the salamlik floor and women on the haramlik floor. Built in 1058 AH / 1648 AD by Sheikh Abdul Wahab Al-Tablawi, it consists of two sections.

Al Qusayr, Egypt | Al Quseir history

Details about El Quseir, Historical Town

  • 05 16, 2023

Historical Background | Quseir Town

The city of Al-Qusair is located on the western shore of the Red Sea in Egypt, 140 km south of Hurghada, and one of the most important villages of the city is Hamrawin village, with an area of 7,636 km², while its population is 50,023 people.

Al-Qusayr acquired its name from a fort which defended the nation in the ancient times of Pharaonic, Roman and other empires. It is to be remembered that many years back, gold was procured within the city by the Pharaohs and gold sourced from Al-Qusayr was brought to Qena. During the Ottomans' period, the fortress was constructed by Sultan Selim I and that very structure has survived to this date.

In the Islamic period, the city of Al-Qusayr assumed a special significance owing to Al-Qusayr's port, which was one of the principal ports used by pilgrims coming from Egypt and North Africa before entering Hijaz, in addition, the city became crucial as an entry point for merchant vessels carrying goods from India, Far Eastern countries, and Africa.

The present day Al-Qusayr city was once known as Tau during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut as the city was a considerable metropolitan and a port at that time, it is noteworthy that Al-Qusayr has existed in the region for a long time and its ports were accessed by pharaohs and even Romans for trade purposes, the city also thrived in the Mamluk age.

It is interesting to mention that Queen Hatshepsut used the port of Al-Qusayr for commercial expeditions to the Land of Punt while it was used by the Arabs for pilgrimage visits. Similarly, when Napoleon was involved in a French campaign around the year of 1799 AD, he recognized the strategic value of the port and made attempts to capture the city, which did not bear any fruits.

Al-Qusayr city is also visited by people from many countries around the globe as it is an eco-friendly city that comprises numerous coral reefs ideal for the diving lovers. Over and above the city’s sea and the historical sites, the city’s market proves to be a tourist hotspot since it has so many unique local goods. Furthermore, the climate in AlQusair is temperate all year round, which is a motivating factor for tourism in the region.

The very purpose of the construction of Al-Qusayr Castle was elimination of possible threats to the region’s trade with India, and it was restored and redecorated so as to become an attractive center for visitors and tourists, since exhibitions of the local history of the region, archaeology, and culture are housed in the castle.

It is noteworthy that Qusayr Castle was occupied during the Ottoman Empire, then Napoleon came and tried to occupy it, followed by the British state, which made Qusayr its main port, while the French state used Qusayr Castle to cut off supplies coming from the Arabian Peninsula and heading towards the Mamluk leaders.

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El Quseir is a famous tourist destination located in the east of Egypt, 73 kilometers north of Marsa Alam International Airport. There are many things to visit:

  • the Shaykh Al-Farran Mosque
  • shopping in the souk at El Quseir
  • the Ottoman Castle
  • El Quseir, El Qadima
  • Sheikh Tawfik House




     
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