Cairo: A Splendid Panorama of Ancient Egyptian Civilization

As the capital of Egypt, Cairo is not only the largest city of the country, but also the largest city of Africa and the Arab world. Straddling the Nile River and locating itself in the northeastern part of Egypt, Cairo serves as the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the Middle East.It is one of the oldest city in the world and one of the few ancient cities in the world that has suffered the least damage from war.

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Surrounded by modernized commercial areas, Historic Cairo, one of the oldest Islamic city of the world, stands on the eastern part of the modern Cairo city. Established in the 10th century, Historic Cairo boasts numerous time-honored mosques, Islamic schools, markets and fountains, which has always been an important central city of the Islamic world. The city reached its peak stage in the 14th century. With Kalili Market as its center, the city expanded to the north and south, boasting many famous Islamic historical sites, including Al-Azhar Mosque and Citadel of Saladin.

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Tourists would choose to visit the Great Pyramids and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities for a close look at the ancient Egyptian civilization after experiencing the charm of the ancient city. In the Giza district, 10 kilometers southwest of Cairo, there are three large pyramids, known as Khufu Pyramid, Khafre Pyramid and Menkaure Pyramid, generally referred to collectively as the Great Pyramids. The Khufu Pyramid is the largest and best-preserved one among these three pyramids with highest architecture level, which is the tomb of the Pharaoh Khufu. The second pyramid is the tomb of King Khafre, Khufu's son.It was built in 2650 BC, with temples and other annexes and the famous Sphinx in front of the tower. The third pyramid is the tomb of King Menkaure, Khufu's grandson. It was built around 2600 BC.

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is one of the most famous museum around the world, with a collection of more than 300,000 cultural relics and 63,000 items on display. The collection ranges from prehistoric times to ancient, medieval, and imperial times. Greek and Roman art works can also be seen here. Mummies made thousands of years ago can be seen lying in gold and jewel-encrusted coffins, still intact.

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Walking on the streets of Cairo is like wandering in a picture of ancient Egyptian civilization. Up to now, people living here still retain the living customs of their ancestors and thrive on this ancient land. Lingering in the ancient city of Cairo, you feel as if you are instantly back to the heyday of ancient Egypt. Holding your breath and listening, you feel as if you can still hear the whisper that has passed through thousands of years of history.