Facts About Ptolemy kings in Egypt from (VIIII - XII)

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Mosque of Amir Aqsunqur

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Mosque of al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah

A millennium ago, Fatimid Cairo's oldest and largest mosque was built. In 989, Fatimid caliph Al-Aziz Billah realized the mosque could not accommodate more worshippers and scholars. He planned a new mosque, which was completed by the 6th Fatimid caliph, Al-Hakim Amr Allah. The mosque was inaugurated in 1012 AD and named after the ruler. In 1013 AD, the ruler issued a decision to turn the mosque into a “mosque” where jurisprudence is taught, to help the Al-Azhar Mosque to accommodate students and worshippers.
Tomb of Queen Nefertari

Nefertari's tomb is one of the creations of historical monuments built by the kings of the ancient Egyptian dynasties and became international archaeological attractions that are visited by tourists coming from different countries of the world to enjoy these interesting stories from inside the temples. Luxor's historical tombs, including "Nefertari's Tomb" No. 66 in the Valley of the Queens, are awe-inspiring. Discovered in 1904 by an Italian expedition, the tomb, which spans over 520 meters, features intricate inscriptions and colors, showcasing the love and devotion of King Ramses II.
The discovery of King Tut's tomb

The 18th Dynasty tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, is the only complete and undisturbed royal burial in the Valley of the Kings worldwide. On November 4, 1922, the sarcophagus of the Golden King was opened, and on February 16, 1923, British archaeologist Howard Carter entered his coffin room, which had never been accessed in over 3000 years of history. The tomb of Tutankhamun contained over 5000 artifacts.
The Tree of Virgin Mary in Matareya

The Virgin Mary's tree is one of the paths of the Holy Family, as it is located in the place where the Holy Family rested and became weak and frail. It is located in the far north of Cairo, near the obelisk of Senusret, and it can be reached from a street branching from Matrawy Street, which is the street of the Tree of Mary residences, where the tree is surrounded by a large wall and a beautiful garden in the middle of it.
Life History of Ahmed Ibn Tulun

Abu al-Abbas Ahmad bin Tulun, the prince of Egypt and founder of the Tulunid state in Egypt and the Levant, was born on September 20, 835, and is commemorated today as the birthday of the Abbasid state over Egypt. Ahmad ibn Tulun was born on September 20, 835 AD, from a slave girl named Qasim or Hashim, and his origins go back to the Turkish tribe of Taghzgar, although he was born in the city of Baghdad in Iraq, the capital of the caliphate at that time, and he is from a family that lived in Bukhara, and his father was known as Tulun.

Facts About Ptolemy kings in Egypt from (VIIII - XII)

05 16, 2023

Ptolemaic Kingdom

Ptolemy I Soter established a strong Hellenistic dynasty that ruled over the region from southern Syria to Cyrenaica and south to Nubia in 305, declaring himself Pharaoh of Egypt and founding the Ptolemaic Kingdom. As the kingdom's capital, Alexandria developed into a hub for Greek trade and culture.

To gain recognition from the native Egyptians, they called themselves the successors of the pharaohs. Later Ptolemies followed the ancient Egyptian custom of marrying their brothers, erected public monuments to themselves in Egyptian style and dress, and participated in Egyptian religious life. The Ptolemies suppressed local uprisings and fought foreign and civil wars, which ultimately caused the kingdom to fall and be annexed by Rome. Up until the Muslims conquered Egypt, Hellenistic culture thrived there throughout the Roman and Byzantine periods.

The last ruler that came from the royal family of Ptolemy was Cleopatra. With a desire to preserve the independence of Egypt, the last Ptolemaic king of the royal line Cleopatra was willing to ally herself with both Mark Anthony and Julius Caesar. Nevertheless, this did not stop the Ptolemaic dynasty from falling to the hands of its enemies led by Octavius, also known as Caesar Augustus, who defeated them in the Battle of Actium. In 30 BC, she opted to take her own life.

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