About the book
This book is considered one of the most important reference works on the history and geography of Egypt. It provides a comprehensive overview on the history of Egypt, as well as the establishment and development of Cairo from the time of the Islamic conquests of Egypt to the fifteenth century A.D. (ninth century A.H.).
The work also presents the reader with detailed descriptions of the various landmarks, such as the palaces, mosques, schools, narrow routes, districts, projects, temples, public baths (ḥammams), fields, khans (carvansarays), markets, agencies and convoys stations that existed in Fusṭāṭ and Cairo over nine centuries.
The importance of this book lies also in the fact that its manuscript has been hand written by the author himself.
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This book is considered one of the most important reference works on the history and geography of Egypt. It provides a comprehensive overview on the history of Egypt, as well as the establishment and development of Cairo from the time of the Islamic conquests of Egypt to the fifteenth century A.D. (ninth century A.H.).
The work also presents the reader with detailed descriptions of the various landmarks, such as the palaces, mosques, schools, narrow routes, districts, projects, temples, public baths (ḥammams), fields, khans (carvansarays), markets, agencies and convoys stations that existed in Fusṭāṭ and Cairo over nine centuries.
The importance of this book lies also in the fact that its manuscript has been hand written by the author himself.
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What is Al-Mawa'iz wal-I'tibar fi Dhikr al-Khitat wal-Athar about?
This book is considered one of the most important reference works on the history and geography of Egypt. It provides a comprehensive overview on the history of Egypt, as well as the establishment and development of Cairo from the time of the Islamic conquests of Egypt to the fifteenth century A.D. (ninth century A.H.).
The work also presents the reader with detailed descriptions of the various landmarks, such as the palaces, mosques, schools, narrow routes, districts, projects, temples, public baths (ḥammams), fields, khans (carvansarays), markets, agencies and convoys stations that existed in Fusṭāṭ and Cairo over nine centuries.
The importance of this book lies also in the fact that its manuscript has been hand written by the author himself.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Al-Mawa'iz wal-I'tibar fi Dhikr al-Khitat wal-Athar?
The Arts > Architecture
Where can I read a sample of Al-Mawa'iz wal-I'tibar fi Dhikr al-Khitat wal-Athar?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781905122486
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Al-Mawa'iz wal-I'tibar fi Dhikr al-Khitat wal-Athar?
Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation
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Al-Mawa'iz wal-I'tibar fi Dhikr al-Khitat wal-Athar is available as altformat(ISBN 9781905122486)