Land of the Pharaohs: Splendors and Wondrous Sights of Cairo

Located near the delta of the Nile, Cairo is probably the largest city in the entire Middle East and one of the largest cities on Earth. While modern Cairo was founded by the Fatimid Dynasty in 969, the city outskirts house the remains of much older settlements and structures dating back to the time of Ancient Egypt.

Browse through this gallery and see what sights may await you on the streets of this city.

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A street in Old Cairo.

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6th October Bridge in Cairo.

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Tourists take pictures near the pyramids of Giza.

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The interior of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan in Cairo.

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River Nile in Cairo, with the Cairo TV Tower visible in the background.

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The Giza pyramid complex located in the vicinity of Cairo.

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Children play in the streets of Cairo.

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A mosque in Old Cairo.

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Qasr El Nil Bridge in Cairo.

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Children play football in Cairo, with one of the Giza pyramids visible in the background.

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Camels in Cairo.

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Mosque of Sultan Hassan.

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Pyramid of Menkaure in Giza.

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Children snap photos at a waterfront in Cairo.