Our Final Day in Cairo-february 2024
Unearth the Mysteries of Cairo in Our Final Day! From ancient wonders to hidden gems, join us on an unforgettable journey. Don’t miss out!
Aubri and I at the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. Built in 1848 as his personal mosque within the Citadel of Cairo, which also served as his residence. Must be nice.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha
The courtyard of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha.
Scott admiring the beauty of the Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque
The ceiling of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha
Aubri w. Statue of Khonsu (god of the moon and travelers) at the Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Statue of Thutmose III. c. 1460 BC
Widely considered one of the greatest military minds in history, Thutmose III expanded Egypt to its largest extent and reigned during a period of great prosperity.
Aubri w. Statue of Akhenaten (c. 1340 BC) at the Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Considered the first monotheistic ruler in history, Akhenaten banned the worship of the Egyptian gods in favor of a single god, the Aten. His feminine features are typical of “Amarna style”, which characterizes art during his reign. Disagreement exists for the purpose of how he is depicted with some arguing that it was how he really looked and others suggesting that it was because he was attempting to represent both the masculine and feminine aspects of the Aten and the people, as well as numerous other explanations.
Scott w. statues of Horus and Amun at the Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Nazlet Khater Skelaton (c. 50,000–33,000 BC)
A stone age ancestor excavated in 1980. Certain differences between this specimen and modern humans suggests interbreeding with neighboring late archaic humans in sub-Saharan Africa.
Detail of the Chariot of Thutmose IV (c. 1395 BC)
Depicting Horus aiming and steadying the bow of the king. A clear suggestion of Thutmose IV’s divine guidance and blessings in battle.
A prosthetic toe dated to around 1000 BC.
Coffin of Nedjemankh (c. 150–50 BC)
The coffin identifies him as a priest of the ram god, Heryshef.
The Hanging Church
Founded in the 3rd century AD, it is named as it “hangs” over a Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo.
Mosaic at the Hanging Church
Several mosaics are present at the entrance to the Hanging Church with each representing an important event related to Coptic Cairo. I do not recall what this one was representing.
One of the altars of the Hanging Church.
The Mary Column at the Hanging Church
Tradition holds that several apparitions of the Virgin Mary have emanated from this column, hence the imagery of Mary which was added to commemorate it and the prayer slips underneath the protective covering.
Altar of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church in Coptic Cairo.
Established in the 4th century AD, tradition holds this church was built over the location where the holy family resided during their escape to Egypt after the birth of Jesus.
Residence of the Holy Family under Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church in Coptic Cairo. Tradition holds was where the holy family resided during their escape to Egypt after the birth of Jesus.
Video of the traditional residence of the Holy Family underneath Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church in Coptic Cairo.
A photo I took of Ben Ezra Synagogue, unaware that photos were prohibited. I got chewed out pretty well by the staff. It was an honest mistake.
Aubri and I at Khan El Khalili Bazaar. If you go, just a tip. 5,000 year old artifacts do not sell for $5 USD and do not use credit cards. It’s a wonderous place though full of chaos, wheeling and dealing. Brush up on your haggling skills.
Aubri and I at Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Enjoying some Turkish coffee at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar
