Al Ḩayy al Awal
Al Ḩayy al Awal is a locality in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Al Ḩayy al Awal is situated nearby to the locality Taqsīm al Haḑbah al Wasţá, as well as near Al Minţaqah Jīm.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Saladin Citadel of Cairo and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Saladin Citadel of Cairo
Photo: Ahmed Al.Badawy, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. Saladin Citadel of Cairo is situated 3½ km northwest of Al Ḩayy al Awal.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Museum
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a large museum located in Old Cairo, a district of Cairo, Egypt. Partially opened in 2017, the museum was officially inaugurated on 3 April 2021, with the moving of 22 mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, from the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo, in an event termed the Pharaohs' Golden Parade. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is situated 4 km west of Al Ḩayy al Awal.
Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque
Mosque
Photo: Md iet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Lulua Mosque or al-Lu'lu'a Mosque is a mosque in Cairo, Egypt, that was built in 1015–16 AD. It was constructed during the reign of the third Fatimid caliph, al-Hakim, in the Fatimid architectural style. Al-Lu’lu’a Mosque is situated 2½ km northwest of Al Ḩayy al Awal.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ma’adi and Sayyidah Zainab District.
Ma’adi
Ma'adi a suburban district of Cairo, to the south of the city center on the eastern bank of the Nile, consists of two distinct areas, Old Ma'adi and New Ma'adi.
Sayyidah Zainab District
Suburb
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Sayyidah Zainab is one of the old traditional districts of Cairo, Egypt. Its name is based on the presence of the Sayyidah Zainab Mosque. It is known for its traditional restaurants, it also has the Qal'at al-Kabsh neighbourhood, which is one of the famous areas in the district, and the Ibn Tulun Mosque. Sayyidah Zainab District is situated 5 km northwest of Al Ḩayy al Awal.
Islamic Cairo
Photo: Ahmed Al.Badawy, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Islamic Cairo is the name commonly given to the core of medieval Cairo, a part of the city remarkably different from the modern Downtown district and the suburbs to the west.
Al Ḩayy al Awal
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Al Hayy al Awal”
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.00517° or 30° 0′ 19″ northLongitude
31.28908° or 31° 17′ 21″ eastElevation
121 metres (397 feet)Open location code
8G2H274Q+3JGeoNames ID
7911534
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In Other Languages
“Al Ḩayy al Awal” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “الحي الأول”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Taqsīm al Haḑbah al Wasţá and Al Minţaqah Jīm.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mustashfá Dār al Muqaţţam liş Siḩḩah an Nafsīyah and Ḩadīqat al Lu’lu’ah.
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