Mosque · Egypt
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
The mosque founded with Fustat marks the beginnings of Islamic Cairo.
Where it is
30.0101, 31.2331
Why go
The foundation dates to the early Islamic period, but repeated rebuilding means the present structure should not be mistaken for an intact seventh-century building. Its significance lies in its association with Fustat, Egypt’s first Islamic capital, and its continuing place in Cairo’s religious landscape.
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