#City of the Dead
is a vast necropolis (a cemetery) in Cairo that has served as a burial site for nearly 1,400 years. A Brief History of Cairo's City of the Dead With its origins dating back to the 7th century, this cemetery is a testament to the city's rich history and complex cultural landscape. The City of the Dead coincided with the Islamic conquest of Egypt led by Amr ibn al-‘As, marking the beginning of a significant transformation in the region's burial practices…
