Mosque · Egypt
Mosque of Al-Hakim
A major Fatimid mosque near Bab al-Futuh at the northern end of Al-Muizz Street.
Where it is
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Why go
Construction began under Al-Aziz and was completed under his son Al-Hakim. Its monumental projecting entrance and minarets distinguish the building within Cairo’s historic religious architecture. The mosque’s changing relationship with the city walls reflects Cairo’s expansion.
Near Mosque of Al-Hakim
Monument
Bab al-Futuh
A surviving northern gate of Fatimid Cairo, opening toward Al-Muizz Street.
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Monument
Bab al-Nasr
Fatimid Cairo’s northern Gate of Victory is distinguished by square towers and carved shields.
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Historic site
Bayt Al-Suhaymi
A courtyard house in historic Cairo with wooden mashrabiyya screens and reception spaces.
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Mosque
Al-Aqmar Mosque
A Fatimid mosque on Al-Muizz Street with an elaborately carved stone façade.
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