Cairo Collection (page 5)

Egypt, Cairo: The English Post with 5 Soldiers, 1900
LUX4763817 Egypt, Cairo: The English Post with 5 Soldiers, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: The English Post with 5 Soldiers, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Egypt, Cairo: An Arab shopping street with many shops. In the foreground, two little girls, 1900
LUX4764160 Egypt, Cairo: An Arab shopping street with many shops. In the foreground, two little girls, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: An Arab shopping street with many shops)

Cairo: one of the many medieval tombs of the Califs, 1900
LUX4727728 Cairo: one of the many medieval tombs of the Califs, 1900; (add.info.: Cairo: one of the many medieval tombs of the Califs, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Emina El Nosratli awaits her sons victorious entry to Cairo after his Arabian campaign, 1818
3480404 Emina El Nosratli awaits her sons victorious entry to Cairo after his Arabian campaign, 1818; (add.info.: Emina El Nosratli (mother of Ibrahim Pasha)

The Nile, View near Cairo (colour litho)
8664976 The Nile, View near Cairo (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile, View near Cairo)

House called Beyt-el-Tcheleby, Cairo, Egypt: Facade overlooking the courtyard, 18th century
544823 House called Beyt-el-Tcheleby, Cairo, Egypt: Facade overlooking the courtyard, 18th century. 19th century (lithograph from 'L'Art arabe d'apres les monuments du Caire')

The great sphinx of Giza and the pyramid of Khafra, 1909 (illustration)
2248436 The great sphinx of Giza and the pyramid of Khafra, 1909 (illustration); (add.info.: History. Ancient Egypt. Cairo. The great sphinx of Giza and the pyramid of Khafra)

Balcony at Cairo (engraving)
8627337 Balcony at Cairo (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balcony at Cairo)

The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations (engraving)
8644834 The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts among the Oriental Nations)

the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, 19th century (engraving)
UIG5426284 the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, also known as the Giza Pyramid Complex).

Port In The Boulaq District Of Cairo, Egypt In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona
UIG5420447 Port In The Boulaq District Of Cairo, Egypt In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880 ©UIG/Leemage.

Flock of sheep in Egypt, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7292991 Flock of sheep in Egypt, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Shepherd and flock of sheeps near Cairo. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Nile River, Cairo, c.1900 (photo)
7293049 Nile River, Cairo, c.1900 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Banks of Nile River in Boulaq, Cairo. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A street in Cairo, c.1920 (b/w photo)
7293036 A street in Cairo, c.1920 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. A native street in Cairo. Photo, Egypt, ca 1920.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Street in Cairo, c.1900 (photo)
7293029 Street in Cairo, c.1900 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. a street in the arab district in Cairo. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Mosaics from walls and pavements of houses in Cairo. Arabian design. In black and white marble with red tile
FLO4987774 Mosaics from walls and pavements of houses in Cairo. Arabian design. In black and white marble with red tile. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

Egyptian guards watching the territory and city of Cairo, from the top of the pyramids of Gizeh (Guiseh, Giza)
NWI4855698 Egyptian guards watching the territory and city of Cairo, from the top of the pyramids of Gizeh (Guiseh, Giza), circa 1880 - Colorized engraving

Arab bakers in bread oven, Cairo, Egypt, 1880s. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4881881 Arab bakers in bread oven, Cairo, Egypt, 1880s. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info.: Arab bakers in bread oven, Cairo, Egypt, 1880s)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, route from Cairo to Giza along the tram line
LUX4779801 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, route from Cairo to Giza along the tram line, congested by camel convoys loads of goods with at the bottom, pyramids, 1890; (add.info.: Egypt)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile, tourists cross the ship " Arabia" that arrives in Cairo, 1900
LUX4779339 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile, tourists cross the ship " Arabia" that arrives in Cairo, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile)

The Boulak Bridge over the Nile, and the passage of dahabieh, traditional Egyptian sailboats, Cairo (Egypt)
NWI4963362 The Boulak Bridge over the Nile, and the passage of dahabieh, traditional Egyptian sailboats, Cairo (Egypt), circa 1870

Egypt, Cairo: Egyptians heavily loads climb a dirt road, 1900
LUX4764132 Egypt, Cairo: Egyptians heavily loads climb a dirt road, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Egyptians heavily loads climb a dirt road, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile, European Quarter, Water Carrier, 1900 - Shops: Jean Philippe Beinisch
LUX4778615 Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile, European Quarter, Water Carrier, 1900 - Shops: Jean Philippe Beinisch; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile, European Quarter, Water Carrier)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile coast, Cairo European quarter, hippomobile transport load of veiled women
LUX4778585 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile coast, Cairo European quarter, hippomobile transport load of veiled women, 1900 - Hassan Mabkour; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile coast)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, walk at the foot of the pyramids, a woman with a camel in difficulty maintained
LUX4778207 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, walk at the foot of the pyramids, a woman with a camel in difficulty maintained and monitored by 2 guides on a path overlooking the flooded Nile Valley

Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Tourist Walk at the foot of the Pyramid, Climbing the Great Pyramid, 1900
LUX4778141 Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Tourist Walk at the foot of the Pyramid, Climbing the Great Pyramid, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Tourist Walk at the foot of the Pyramid)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, rest of guides and camels in the shelter of English soldiers, 1900
LUX4778104 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, rest of guides and camels in the shelter of English soldiers, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, suburbs of Cairo, tourists walk around the pyramids with umbrella and colonial hat
LUX4778090 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, suburbs of Cairo, tourists walk around the pyramids with umbrella and colonial hat, overlooking the flooded Nile Valley, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile River, a palace with flag and guards, 1900
LUX4778695 Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile River, a palace with flag and guards, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile River, a palace with flag and guards)

Egypt, Cairo: street scene in old Cairo, a man and a donkey walk in a street lined with old houses with wooden
LUX4786529 Egypt, Cairo: street scene in old Cairo, a man and a donkey walk in a street lined with old houses with wooden balconies, 1899; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: street scene in old Cairo)

Egypt, Cairo: close-up of a Muslim woman with kitchen utensils, 1899
LUX4786557 Egypt, Cairo: close-up of a Muslim woman with kitchen utensils, 1899; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: close-up of a Muslim woman with kitchen utensils, 1899); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Egypt, Cairo: street scene in the old city, lively and shady street where there are oriflames, 1899
LUX4786510 Egypt, Cairo: street scene in the old city, lively and shady street where there are oriflames, 1899; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: street scene in the old city)

Nilometer on Raudah Island, Cairo, Egypt, with its marble octagonal pillar marked in cubits to measure the water of
FLO4576480 Nilometer on Raudah Island, Cairo, Egypt, with its marble octagonal pillar marked in cubits to measure the water of the Nile

Woman of Cairo, Egypt, holding a parrot, after a painting by a Copt, 18th century
FLO4686572 Woman of Cairo, Egypt, holding a parrot, after a painting by a Copt, 18th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes

World's Children: A By-Street in Cairo (colour litho)
8625665 World's Children: A By-Street in Cairo (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: A By-Street in Cairo)

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New railway from Cairo to Suez, Egypt (engraving)
8676723 New railway from Cairo to Suez, Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New railway from Cairo to Suez, Egypt)

A friendly power in Egypt, after the painting by W.C. Horsley
3083192 A friendly power in Egypt, after the painting by W.C. Horsley.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The 41st Welsh regiment marching through the Metwali gate in Cairo, Egypt in the 19th century)

Egyptian Pyramids
2531454 Egyptian Pyramids; (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. The egyptian pyramids.); Photo © CCI.

View of the Citadel of Saladin (12th century) in Cairo (Egypt) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4984607 View of the Citadel of Saladin (12th century) in Cairo (Egypt) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info)

Al-Idrisi (1099-1164)
3499734 Al-Idrisi (1099-1164); (add.info.: Al-Idrisi (1099-1164). Muslim geographer belonging to Idrisy dinasty. World map of Al-Idrisi, 1154. Manuscript Pocock. Fol.375, 3v-4r., Cairo, Egypt

downtown Egypt cairo
Haytham Al-hefnawy

Cairo, Egypt. Antique telephones at a shop on El Moez street in Old Cairo. (Editorial Use Only)

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. The Great Sphinx at the Great Pyramid complex

Cairo, Egypt. Sun shining through a fan palm

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. Men on camels at the Great Pyramid complex. (Editorial Use Only)

Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt. Wooden cart wheel and floor tiles in an alley in Cairo

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. The Great Pyramid at Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu

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Cairo, the bustling capital of Egypt, is a city steeped in rich history and captivating culture. From the iconic Gold mask of Tutankhamun housed in the Egyptian Museum to the vibrant street scenes captured by Charles Robertson, it offers an enchanting glimpse into ancient civilizations. One cannot help but be awestruck by the Mask of Tutankhamun, a shimmering masterpiece that symbolizes the opulence and grandeur of ancient Egypt. This golden artifact serves as a reminder of Cairo's role as a guardian of historical treasures. As you wander through its streets, you'll encounter diverse sights like The Red Pyramid and veiled Egyptian women gracefully passing by. These images paint a vivid picture of life in North Africa's largest metropolis and showcase its unique blend of tradition and modernity. The Khan el-Khalili souk stands as an enduring testament to Cairo's mercantile heritage. Dating back to the 19th century, this bustling marketplace has been enticing locals and tourists alike with its labyrinthine alleys filled with exotic goods. Nestled against Giza's breathtaking landscape lies Mena House Hotel—a luxurious oasis offering unrivaled views of all three Great Pyramids at sunset. It epitomizes Cairo's ability to seamlessly merge ancient wonders with contemporary comforts. It also boasts cultural gems such as Persian manuscripts from the Safavid dynasty or copies made in 1456 by Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi—an homage to its intellectual contributions throughout history. Intriguing depictions like King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti making sacrifices transport us back to an era where pharaohs ruled supreme over this mystical land along the Nile River. Such glimpses into Egypt's past are what make Cairo truly extraordinary. With each step taken on Cairo's soil, one can't help but feel immersed in Africa’s vibrant tapestry—where centuries-old traditions intertwine harmoniously with the pulse of a modern metropolis.