Cairo - Wikipedia Areas of what would become Cairo were inhabited from pre-dynastic and early-dynastic ancient Egypt c 6000 years ago, as the Giza pyramid complex and the ancient cities of Memphis and Heliopolis are today within the city
Cairo | Egypt, Meaning, Map, Facts | Britannica Cairo, city, capital of Egypt, and one of the largest cities in Africa Founded by the Fatimids in the 10th century, the city lies on the banks of the Nile near ancient Memphis In modern times it has become a major center of higher education and a cultural capital of the Middle East
15 Amazing Things to Do in Cairo, Egypt - Earth Trekkers Discover the top things to do in Cairo, including Islamic and Coptic Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, and a day trip to Dahshur, Memphis, and Saqqara
Cairo, Egypt - WorldAtlas Cairo is the largest city in Egypt and the country's capital, blending old-world Egypt intricately with the modern, new world Cairo is often called the “cradle of civilization,” with relics dating back to 969 CE It is also distinguished as the largest city in Africa and in the Middle East
Where is Cairo, Egypt? | Cairo Location Map, City Facts Where is Cairo Located on the Egypt Map? Find Cairo’s location map, coordinates, population, nearby cities, attractions, roads and highways, climate, transportation, and important city facts
Outline of Cairo - Wikipedia The Fatimids found the city of Cairo in 969 as the new capital of the Fatimid caliphate in Egypt The Caliph Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah gives Cairo its present name, al-Qāhiratu (The Victorious) (973)