City of a thousand minarets

Every person at least once thought about looking at the mysterious sculpture of the unknown miracle sculptor of the Sphinx, the three majestic, formidable and truly amazing pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Mykerin - the pharaohs who found their peace in these tombs.

I would like to feel the mystery and mysticism that seems to have soaked everything around here, every grain of sand and pebble. According to these sights, almost everyone recognizes the greatness of Cairo - the capital of Egypt. The city is so overflowing with oriental energy and the curiosity of tourists that the movement along the streets does not stop for a minute - the city never sleeps.

Naturally, tourists first of all tend to visit the pyramids, also known as the Wonder of the World. On the desert plateau of Giza, where the yellow of the sand begins to rival the green of the Nile Valley, you will see three of the greatest creations - it seems that this picture is taken from a science fiction movie. Their rigor and geometric fidelity still baffles many builders. How the stones of the pyramid are fitted - it is impossible to stick even a blade into the gap, and the secret of construction has not been solved. There are many theories and assumptions, but the controversy has not subsided to this day. And the greatness of the “man-lion” of the Sphinx, who is also guarding the peace of the pharaohs, and in translation from Arabic this statue is called the “Father of Horror”. The figure is completely monolithic, has survived to this day and inspires awe, because according to legend, if the Sphinx laughs, the End of the World will come - fortunately, he still remains silent.

The village of the pharaohs is a piece of ancient history that you can see with your own eyes, as professional artists in the outfits of that time fully reproduced the color and traditions of ancient Egypt, showed how in the past they were engaged in agriculture, pottery, how papyrus was produced. Here you can find a temple, a shack of a poor man and ladies of a rich nobleman, as well as a copy of the true tomb of Tutankhamun, created with the utmost accuracy, repeating even all the treasures that were supposed to help "settle" in the afterlife. How can one not look at one of the most ancient and impregnable fortresses - the citadel of Salladin. The monumentality and strength of this structure even now makes one wonder at the capabilities and calculations of the ancient builders. The high vaults of impregnable walls, in which the masonry, it seems, only became stronger over time, more than once saved the city from the raids of the conquerors. The minarets, shot up, appear immediately and draw attention to themselves. And of course, the most famous and revered mosque in the city - 1000 minarets, which was built in 879. It was built by Ibn Talun and named after himself. He took the Iraqi model of architecture as a basis. Today this mosque is one of the most unique monuments of Islamic architecture.

A lot more can be revealed to your inquisitive gaze: a stone factory, a papyrus institute, and then you can enjoy the benefits of a high development of civilization - a wonderful and unforgettable lunch or dinner in a restaurant on a 187-meter tower, and the restaurant is in constant rotation, very profitable opening up wonderful views and constantly changing landscapes, which makes eating a real pleasure. In Cairo, you can buy everything that the East is famous for: spices, perfumes, gold, silver, carpets, products made of copper and bronze, leather, glass, ceramics, etc. The choice of fabrics, including from the famous Egyptian cotton, is the largest in the street markets , like Vekelat el-Balah, musical instruments - on Mohammed Ali Street. You can also visit the famous Cairo camel market. You can visit the zoo or the botanical garden in Cairo, and then take a felucca boat on the Nile or visit the pyramids of El Giza or Saqqara.

If you are ready to spend a great vacation, then Cairo can give a lot of unforgettable experiences that will be remembered more than once. Just be as energetic as possible, as the abundance of interesting and picturesque places is not always “ready to let go” of you very soon.

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