This is the first and oldest mosque ever built on the land of Egypt. Erected in 642 AD (21 AH) by Amr Ibn al'As, the commander of the Muslim army that conquered Egypt, the mosque is also known as Taj al-Jawamie (Crown of Mosques, al-Jamie'al-Ateeq (the Ancient Mosque) and Masjid Ahl ar-Rayah (Mosque of Banner Holders).
The mosque is said to have been built on the site of Amr Ibn el-As's tent at Fustat, is the oldest existing mosque, not just in Cairo, but the entire African Continent. Located north of the Roman Fortress of Babylon, it is actually on the edge of Fustat, the temporary city founded by Amr, and was an Islamic learning center long before El-Azhar Mosque. It could hold up to 5,000 students.
Hi Ehab, I like the color tones of the sky and clouds. The backlighting of the lanterns is wonderful. I think the photo is little tilted by it's good also this way. Good work my friend, Khaled.
Very nice 'silhouette' shot!! Good composition with the columns and the translucent lights in the foreground, my only but: it's leaning a little so turning the pic untill the columns are vertical might be an idea..... Well done and thanks for the history lesson!!
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