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Cairo (/ˈkaɪroʊ/ KYE-roh; Arabic: القاهرة, al-Qāhirah) is the capital and largest city of Egypt. Greater Cairo is the largest metropolitan area in the Middle East and the Arab world, and 15th-largest in the world, and is associated with ancient Egypt, as the famous Giza pyramid complex and the ancient city of Memphis are located in its geographical area. Located near the Nile Delta, modern Cairo was founded in 969 CE by Jawhar al-Siqilli ("the Sicilian") of the Fatimid dynasty, but the land composing the present-day city was the site of ancient national capitals whose remnants remain visible in parts of Old Cairo. Cairo has long been a center of the region's political and cultural life, and is nicknamed "the city of a thousand minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture.
Egyptians today often refer to Cairo as Maṣr ([mɑsˤɾ], مصر), the Egyptian Arabic pronunciation of the name for Egypt itself, emphasizing the city's continued role in Egyptian influence. Its official name is القاهرة al-Qāhirah , means literally: "the Defeater", in reference to the fact that the planet Mars ("Al Najm Al Qahir") was rising at the time when the city was founded as well as, "the Vanquisher"; "the Conqueror"; Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [elqɑ(ː)ˈheɾɑ], "the Defeater" or, " "the Victorious" (al-Qahira) in reference to the much awaited Caliph al-Mu'izz li Din Allah who arrived from the old Fatimid Ifriqiyan capital of Mahdia in 973 to the city. The Egyptian name for Cairo is said to be: Khere-Ohe, meaning: "The Place of Combat", supposedly, in reference to a battle which took place between the Gods Seth and Horus. Sometimes the city is informally also referred to as كايرو Kayro [ˈkæjɾo]. It is also called Umm ad-Dunya, meaning "the mother of the world".
Egypt (i/ˈiːdʒɪpt/; Arabic: مِصر Miṣr, Egyptian Arabic: مَصر Maṣr, Coptic: Ⲭⲏⲙⲓ Khemi), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is the world's only contiguous Eurafrasian nation. Most of Egypt's territory of 1,010,408 square kilometres (390,000 sq mi) lies within the Nile Valley. Egypt is a Mediterranean country. It is bordered by the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, the Red Sea to the east and south, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west.
Egypt has one of the longest histories of any modern country, arising in the tenth millennium BC as one of the world's first nation states. Considered a cradle of civilisation, Ancient Egypt experienced some of the earliest developments of writing, agriculture, urbanisation, organised religion and central government. Iconic monuments such as the Giza Necropolis and its Great Sphinx, as well the ruins of Memphis, Thebes, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, reflect this legacy and remain a significant focus of archaeological study and popular interest worldwide. Egypt's rich cultural heritage is an integral part of its national identity, having endured, and at times assimilated, various foreign influences, including Greek, Persian, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European. Although Christianised in the first century of the Common Era, it was subsequently Islamised due to the Islamic conquests of the seventh century.
★http://www.gettingcloseto.com/cairo-egypt-travel-guide/★ Join me exploring the top places to visit in Cairo, Egypt in this travel guide. From the Islamic to the Christian quarters to riding a falouka. See the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH9op_tsSd4 ------- Thanks so much for watching! Thumbs up if you enjoyed and leave your questions/comments below! ------- ★Subscribe to my channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/gettingcloseto ---- ★BLOG: http://www.gettingcloseto.com/ ----- ★Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ----- ★Instagram: http://instagram.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ----- ★Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ----- ★Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ///P.S. If you liked this video, please consider sending a d...
Walking the AL Azhar street.. Cairo (Egypt) ----- http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1021801
Why are foreigners dreaming of a vacation in Egypt while we Egyptians are dying for a visa to emigrate somewhere else? Despite all of the problems and the reputation of the country, they are attracted here – why? We Egyptians forever complain about the endless, chronic problems that surround us. Some of us think that living in Egypt is like serving a prison sentence. Is there something that we cannot see about the country? Filmed over the course of about eight days ‘Documenting Cairo’s First Impressions’ captures the spontaneous feelings and reflections of foreigners in Cairo. The interviews took place in streets, cafes, public transportation, and in the early hours of the morning after parties had finished – the point is to try and see Egypt from another angle. Asked on the spot about t...
I know I know, it took me a while to upload this, but HEY! I always take a week for myself when i arrive in a country. This is also about me you know ;) Never worry though, even if a little late I will always deliver. Enjoy my first Egypt vlog you hooligans!
Cairo civilization Metro Underground line 3 Ramsis train station City Stars Mall Cairo tower Cairo downtown cairo streets & traffic lights traffic , chaos , driving ...... الحياة اليومية فى مدينة القاهرة المرور مترو الانفاق محطة القطار رمسيس سيتى ستارز برج القاهرة
HEY EVERYBODY! Whoa I cannot believe I went to egypt. Welcome to part 1 of my Egypt Vlog. This was such an amazing trip, and so different for me. Not your average slaycation. I had an amazing time and met some amazing people. I saw the Great Pyramids of Giza in the Sahara Desert, went to the Cairo Museum, The Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Coptic church and even went to some of the pyramids and Tombs. IT WAS INSANE. How do you guys think the pyramids were built? It was crazy to see how in tune and intelligent our ancient ancestors were. It has always been a mystery, and it was cool to see all of these fascinating ancient buildings up close in real life. The people in Egypt are so friendly, once you say hello! I definitely stood out and got stared at a lot. That happens everywhere but especially ...
Cairo Egypt 2016 This Is my trip to cairo in egypt, my homeland. I captured my beautiful time and filmed it to show you how beautiful egypt is! I hope you enjoyed the video of my nice trip where I had a lot of fun! Camera: Nikon D5300 & Panasonic FZ1000 Music: TheFatRat - Xenogenesis
Asiatravel.com offers over 500,000 Hotels, Flights, Travel Packages, Tours & Attractions up to 75% discount. All with last minute availability & instant confirmation plus up to 5% cash rebate exclusively for our customers. For more information visit http://www.asiatravel.com Cairo (Arabic: القاهرة al-Qāhira) is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab World.[1] Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a center of the region's political and cultural life. Even before Cairo was established in the tenth century, the land composing the present-day city was the site of national capitals whose remnants remain visible in parts of Old Cairo. Cairo is also associated with Ancient Egypt due to its proximity to the ...
Travel video about destination Cairo in Egypt. Cairo is a world metropolis and tantamount to being an open-air museum. The Nile divides it in two and the centre of the city contains modern shops and office buildings in close proximity to medieval churches and ancient mosques. The Khan el-Khalili bazaar is like something from a bygone age and where the Orient combines with the Middle Ages, 'A Thousand And One Nights' amid Islamic Cairo. Goods inspired by pharaohs Tutankhamen and Nefertiti are in constant demand and it's where haggling is the norm. The bazaar is a colorful place with smoking hookahs, exotic carpets and musical instruments as well as a huge array of herbs and spices. Abu Serga is the city's oldest church and dates back to Fatima times. It was built on the ruins of an even o...
★http://www.gettingcloseto.com/cairo-egypt-travel-guide/★ Join me exploring the top places to visit in Cairo, Egypt in this travel guide. From the Islamic to the Christian quarters to riding a falouka. See the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH9op_tsSd4 ------- Thanks so much for watching! Thumbs up if you enjoyed and leave your questions/comments below! ------- ★Subscribe to my channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/gettingcloseto ---- ★BLOG: http://www.gettingcloseto.com/ ----- ★Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ----- ★Instagram: http://instagram.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ----- ★Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ----- ★Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ///P.S. If you liked this video, please consider sending a d...
Travel video about destination Cairo in Egypt. Cairo is a cultural melting pot and with a population of sixteen million it is the largest metropolis on the African continent. The Egyptian people refer to their capital city as Um Al Dunya, ‘Mother of the World’. The history of the Sankt Sergius Church dates back to Abu Serga in the 5th century A.D. Legend has it that it was built on the site where the Holy Family once sought refuge. Thus, the richly decorated church is a popular Christian place of pilgrimage and is situated in Fustat in the middle of Koptic, the oldest district in Cairo. The spacious Mamelucks Necropolis is unique within the Islamic world. Here, instead of conventional graves, entire houses were built for the dead. Within the necropolis the mosques and mausoleums of the Mam...
*Be sure to click/watch in HD! In this video I do a quick Q&A; regarding some basic necessities when traveling to Cairo, Egypt. Backpacking.com Instagram: @ihateKurtis
Join us as NFFTY filmmaker Omar A Rashed takes us on a tour of his favorite unexpected spots in Cairo, Egypt.
Travel video about destination Egypt. Egypt is a land of monumental temples, gigantic pyramids, the River Nile and the mysterious Sphinx: 5000 years of history.Founded by Alexander The Great in 332 B.C., the city of Alexandria is located in the Nile Delta and it was here that Caesar and Mark Anthony fell under Cleopatra’s spell. Cairo is Africa’s largest city and the heart of the Arab world, extreme poverty living next to opulent wealth, and modern, Western boutiques next to ancient souks. The Cairo Museum is home to the most extensive collection of Egyptian antiquities, including the golden mask and tomb of Tutankamun. Towering above almost any other human achievement are the impressive three pyramids of Gisa. The Cheops Pyramid, the world’s largest single construction, took four hundred ...
Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Cairo, Egypt - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hey, this is your travel host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 5 attractions of Cairo. #5: Mohammad Ali Mosque - Dominating Cairo's skyline, this stunning Ottoman mosque was built in 1848 and has ornate interiors. #4: Shopping - Cairo is world famous for its bazaars. Take time to immerse yourself and pick up unique souvenirs for back home. #3: Coptic Cairo - Said to be the oldest area of Cairo, it was settled back in the 8th century B.C. Among the notable monuments is St. George Church. #2: The National Museum - or the Museum of Egyptian Antiques. Housed in a 1902 building, it has some of the world's greatest treasures. #1: Pyramids - Located close to C...
InterContinental Cairo concierge presents to you Cairo travel guide. Explore this ancient Egyptian city and discover many different places of interests, enjoy the delicious food Cairo has to offer. Enjoy an evening walk along the Nile.
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License Video: http://dissolve.com/products?media_type=video&producer;=Pete+R&sort;_by_date=true Due to all the negative media coverage in the middle east, countries in the area are heavily affected by the dwindling number of tourists. I took this opportunity to visit Egypt, Jordan and Turkey for 2 months. This video is the first part of the video where I spent 10 days in Egypt traveling alone from Cairo, Aswan to Luxor. Even though, the number of tourists in Egypt has gone down considerably after the revolution, the country still hold one of the most historic sites and ruins of an Ancient civilization the ruled the area, the Ancient Egypt. After all, this is the only Egypt we have in the world, so don't let the media stop you from coming to this place. Enjoy the video! Music: Yemen Blu...
The Objective: Create a 5 star insiders guide to cities around the world for Intercontinental Hotels. Using the concierge team from each location we were able to share the best bits of every city and help each poperty share their story. This is the video for the Cairo location. For more information on the hotel, visit http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/overview/cairo-citystars
“I never knew my Mummy till my Daddy died”...hmm you need to be Egyptian to get it! Once on the bus, Mimo (short for Mohammed), our tour guide, introduced us to another Mohammed, our very own man in black armed security guard; and our driver, I can’t remember his name...but to make the trifecta we will assume that he is Mohammed as well. Even though we were travelling privately we were still required to join the Princess convoy out of Port Said for the journey to Cairo. It was a three hour drive but I think we spent more time in the traffic in Cairo than on the motorways to get there. Here is another country where they drive with no direct rules, just an understanding on what the cars are going to do around you. If you drive up behind someone you just toot to let them know to get out ...
Weekly Sandboarding trips from Cairo to Wadi El Rayan, Magic Lake or Qattaniya Dunes. Full day trips include bus transport, Sandbaording guide and gear, BBQ lunch, drinks & campfire, sports and fun activities (Sand volleyball, Soccer, music.. etc.). #Egypt #Sandboarding #Cairo http://www.egyptsandboarding.com Contact phone: +201066646116 Email: cairo@egyptsandboarding.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/egyptsandboarding
This video captures some high points of an Overseas Adventure Travel trip to Egypt (November 3-15, 2010). Most people in our group flew EgyptAir from New York to Cairo. The airline was a pleasant surprise. Many pilgrims flew with us to Cairo and were starting their trip for Haj, a trip of a life time for devout Muslims. They would continue on to Mecca. It was interesting talking to these gentle people about their faith and how it plays such a central point in their lives. Islam and its facets would be a topic of discovery for many on the trip. We found some men with dark marks on their fore heads caused by touching their heads to the ground five times a day during their prayers. These marks are considered signs of piety and devotion. In Cairo we saw the Pyramids and the Sphinx. ...
The vast, isolated country of Egypt in the North Eastern corner of African is central to studies of the world’s oldest civilisations. Traveller Megan McCormick begins her journey in the sprawling city of Cairo where the most impressive monuments and fascinating sights and relics can be discovered in the old city. The Bazaar of Khan al-Khalili is a huge market, which has been open for business since the middle ages. Megan learns about herbal medicine from a “doctor’s” clinic and sees craftsmen in the workshops at the bazaar. From here she pays a visit to the mosque at Ibn Tulun; although the site has been Islamic since the mosque was built in the 9th century AD, according to legend this was the spot where Noah’s Arc came to rest and where Moses confronted Pharaoh’s magicians. No one comes...
★http://www.gettingcloseto.com/cairo-egypt-travel-guide/★ Join me exploring the top places to visit in Cairo, Egypt in this travel guide. From the Islamic to the Christian quarters to riding a falouka. See the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH9op_tsSd4 ------- Thanks so much for watching! Thumbs up if you enjoyed and leave your questions/comments below! ------- ★Subscribe to my channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/gettingcloseto ---- ★BLOG: http://www.gettingcloseto.com/ ----- ★Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ----- ★Instagram: http://instagram.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ----- ★Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ----- ★Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GETTINGCLOSETO ///P.S. If you liked this video, please consider sending a d...
Walking the AL Azhar street.. Cairo (Egypt) ----- http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1021801
Why are foreigners dreaming of a vacation in Egypt while we Egyptians are dying for a visa to emigrate somewhere else? Despite all of the problems and the reputation of the country, they are attracted here – why? We Egyptians forever complain about the endless, chronic problems that surround us. Some of us think that living in Egypt is like serving a prison sentence. Is there something that we cannot see about the country? Filmed over the course of about eight days ‘Documenting Cairo’s First Impressions’ captures the spontaneous feelings and reflections of foreigners in Cairo. The interviews took place in streets, cafes, public transportation, and in the early hours of the morning after parties had finished – the point is to try and see Egypt from another angle. Asked on the spot about t...
I know I know, it took me a while to upload this, but HEY! I always take a week for myself when i arrive in a country. This is also about me you know ;) Never worry though, even if a little late I will always deliver. Enjoy my first Egypt vlog you hooligans!
Cairo civilization Metro Underground line 3 Ramsis train station City Stars Mall Cairo tower Cairo downtown cairo streets & traffic lights traffic , chaos , driving ...... الحياة اليومية فى مدينة القاهرة المرور مترو الانفاق محطة القطار رمسيس سيتى ستارز برج القاهرة
HEY EVERYBODY! Whoa I cannot believe I went to egypt. Welcome to part 1 of my Egypt Vlog. This was such an amazing trip, and so different for me. Not your average slaycation. I had an amazing time and met some amazing people. I saw the Great Pyramids of Giza in the Sahara Desert, went to the Cairo Museum, The Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Coptic church and even went to some of the pyramids and Tombs. IT WAS INSANE. How do you guys think the pyramids were built? It was crazy to see how in tune and intelligent our ancient ancestors were. It has always been a mystery, and it was cool to see all of these fascinating ancient buildings up close in real life. The people in Egypt are so friendly, once you say hello! I definitely stood out and got stared at a lot. That happens everywhere but especially ...
Cairo Egypt 2016 This Is my trip to cairo in egypt, my homeland. I captured my beautiful time and filmed it to show you how beautiful egypt is! I hope you enjoyed the video of my nice trip where I had a lot of fun! Camera: Nikon D5300 & Panasonic FZ1000 Music: TheFatRat - Xenogenesis
Asiatravel.com offers over 500,000 Hotels, Flights, Travel Packages, Tours & Attractions up to 75% discount. All with last minute availability & instant confirmation plus up to 5% cash rebate exclusively for our customers. For more information visit http://www.asiatravel.com Cairo (Arabic: القاهرة al-Qāhira) is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab World.[1] Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a center of the region's political and cultural life. Even before Cairo was established in the tenth century, the land composing the present-day city was the site of national capitals whose remnants remain visible in parts of Old Cairo. Cairo is also associated with Ancient Egypt due to its proximity to the ...