This neighborhood in southern Cairo is the oldest part of the city, with twisting alleyways and ancient churches that are several centuries older than the ornate mosques of Islamic Cairo.

Flanking the eastern edge of Islamic Cairo is Al Azhar Park, one of Cairo's largest parks. Formerly a garbage dump, Al Azhar Park now features an array of fountains, manicured gardens, recreation ...

In Ezbet-el-Haggana, a slum on the outskirts of Cairo, residents struggle daily ... government seemed to have forgotten these people, Islamic organizations around Egypt -- particularly the Muslim ...

We connected with Elgazzar to learn how she sifted through 1,000 years of history to capture the rich and storied history of Cairo.

It also discusses the changing nature of the city’s markets and cafes, the stylistic and directional shift introduced by Khedive Ismail in the 19th century—who opted to preserve old Cairo and ...