Overlooking Islamic Cairo, Mokattam
hill is surrounded by old stone fortifications built in the
1100-1200's known as the Saladin Citadel. The centerpiece of the hill is the Citadel itself completed in
1184 which would reside as the home to the Egyptian government until
the 1800's. Today Saladin Citadel is referred to as the Mohammed Ali Citadel due
to the towering Mohammed Ali Mosque which began construction in 1830
but was not be completed until 27 years later. This mosque truly is
the gem in the crown of Cairo's magnificent centerpiece, showing the former
glory of the city.
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