Mamluks

Egypt’s Ayyubid era: 81 years of successful military state

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 - 12:28 GMT

The Ayyubid state was established by Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, who defeated the Fatimids and expelled them from Egypt in 567 AH / 1174 AD.

Historic Cairo is the largest, most important heritage city in the world

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 - 12:32 GMT

It is a lively city characterized by the richness of its urban fabric.

Memory of the day: Mamluk Tumanbay becomes Sultan of Egypt in 1516

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 - 12:48 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on October 11.

Memory of the day: Exoplanet ‘Proxima Centauri b’ discovered in 2016

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 - 12:04 GMT

On August 24, many important events took place.

Memory of the day: Egyptian television begins broadcasting in 1960

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 - 12:37 GMT

On July 21, many important events took place.

Cairo Citadel Aqueduct to become an important tourist attraction

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 - 01:49 GMT

The project to develop the Cairo Citadel Aqueduct aims to revive this historical area and re-highlight its cultural splendor with its important cultural value.

Sotheby's International Auction House exhibits Mamluk piece from Egypt

Wed, 12 May 2021 - 01:55 GMT

Sotheby's Auction House in London displayed a Mamluk piece inlaid with silver and cast brass from Egypt, dating back to the late 13th century and early 14th century.

All you need to know about Cairo Citadel Aqueduct

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 - 02:12 GMT

It was established as aqueducts to carry water to the citadel more than 600 years ago during the reign of Sultan Al-Nasir Salah Al-Din Al-Ayyubi, the founder of the Ayyubid State in Egypt (from 1169 AD until 1193).

Jewellery & Crafts brand launches in Cairo's 'City of the Dead'

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 - 05:31 GMT

A brand new line of handmade jewellery and crafts has launched in Cairo’s Necropolis Area, AKA City of the Dead, which is rich in the Mamluk Heritage.

'Mamalek el-Nar' portrays blood-thirsty Turkish agendas

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 - 02:00 GMT

Egyptian writer Mohamed Suleiman Abdel Malik combined historical accuracy and fiction in many of the screenplay’s situations and events.

Forsan el-Sharq dance group depicts Shajaret al-Durr life

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 10:44 GMT

She also played an important historical role during the seventh crusade against Egypt and during the Battle of Mansoura.

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