Alexandria, facts, history, location

Alexandria

Alexandria, facts, history, location Alexander city has a rich history; not only was Alexandria founded by ‘Alexander the Great but also was one of the leading beacons of Christianity and had one of the biggest Cathedrals at some time.  Alexandria location The city is located in the northern part of Egypt, some 225 km to

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Mamluks | History, Leaders, Architecture & Decline

Mamluks | History, Leaders, Architecture & Decline In this article, we will talk in brief about the history of Egypt during the Mamluk era between 1250 to 1517 in which Egypt was ruled by Mamluks. We will mention who were the Mamluks. How they became rulers of Egypt? How they defeated the Mongols and the

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Sultan Hassan | Mameluke Period

Sultan Hassan

Sultan Hassan | Sultan of Egypt | Mameluke Period An-Naser Badr al-Din Hasan ibn Muhammad ibn Qalawun (1334/35–17 March 1361), better known as an-Naser Hassan, was the Mamluk sultan of Egypt, and the seventh son of an-Naser Muhammad Ibn Qalawun to hold office, reigning twice in 1347–1351 and 1354–1361. He assumed power after his brother

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Sultan Hassan Madrassa and Mosque in Cairo, Egypt

Sultan Hassan Madrassa and Mosque

Sultan Hassan Madrassa and Mosque in Cairo, Egypt | Plan, Design, History, Facts About the mosque Sultan Hassan Madrasa and Mosque in Cairo Egypt is the jewel of Islamic architecture in the East, the most consistent and harmonious monument of Islamic Cairo. It represents the stage of maturity of Mamluk architecture. The mosque was built

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