The National Authority for Civilization Coordination, headed by Eng. Mohamed Abu Saada, presented a Heritage 5 competition for photography and plastic arts, which still receives the work of applicants for the award at the end of the current month of April, to highlight the Cairo-owned elements of architectural and urban exclusivity that reflect the depth and diversity of its cultural heritage, The device sheds light on the effects of the city of Cairo.
The Egyptian Museum: It was built since 1906, and it is located in the heart of the city, specifically in Tahrir Square, and it includes a large collection of ancient Pharaonic monuments.
Giza Zoo: Established in 1891 AD, it is considered one of the largest zoos in the countries of the Middle East, and was known in the past as the crown jewel.
Khan al-Khalili: It is considered one of the largest markets in the Islamic Cairo region.
- Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi Citadel: It was constructed on top of Jabal al-Muqattam during the days of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi's rule, and was completed by Sultan al-Kamil ibn al-Adil.
Al-Azhar Park: It was built by Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi eight hundred years ago and is located in the heart of the city.
- Fish Park: Also known as the Jabalia Garden, it is located in Jabalia Street specifically in the Zamalek area. It was built in 1867 AD by Khedive Ismail, and it was officially opened to the public in 1867 CE.
- Roxy Square: It was built during the days of the British Mandate rule in the land of Egypt, and includes many buildings such as cafes, shops, and famous cafes.
- The course of the course of El-Ayoun: It is also called the Water Barrages, and was built during the days of the rule of Sultan Al-Nasir Salah Al-Din Yusef bin Ayoub, and was completely renewed by Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammad bin Qalawun in 1312 AD.
The Pyramids of Saqqara: It contains many of the tombs of the kings who lived in the early ages until the Ptolemaic period.
Islamic mosques: many of them, such as: Muhammad Ali Mosque: It was built in the Ottoman style between 1830 and 1848 CE by Muhammad Ali Pasha.
Ibn Tulun Mosque: It was built in the style of Samarra in 263 AH by Ahmed Ibn Tulun
Imam Al-Hussein Mosque: It was built during the reign of the Fatimids in 1154 A.D. It is located in the Al-Hussein neighborhood next to Khan Al-Khalili, and it is distinguished by the fact that it includes three doors built of white marble. Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque: It is the first mosque built on the African continent.
It is noteworthy that in celebration of the Cairo Declaration as the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World for 2020, it was decided that the Heritage 5 competition will be distinguished by an exceptional nature that combines two main sections: (photography and plastic arts), through a broader perspective of what Cairo possesses of the elements of architectural and urban exclusivity, reflecting the depth and diversity of the heritage. Its cultural.
Thu, Apr. 16, 2020
