Maydān al Imām al Laythī
Maydān al Imām al Laythī is a square in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Maydān al Imām al Laythī is situated nearby to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, as well as near the tomb Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Fustat.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Museum
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a national museum in Cairo, Egypt. The museum displays a collection of 50,000 artifacts, presenting the Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the modern era. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is situated 550 metres west of Maydān al Imām al Laythī.
Fustat
Protected area
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Fustat, also Fostat, was the first capital of Egypt under Muslim rule, though it has been integrated into Cairo. It was built adjacent to what is now known as Old Cairo by the Rashidun Muslim general 'Amr ibn al-'As immediately after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in AD 641, and featured the Mosque of Amr, the first mosque built in Egypt. Fustat is situated 2 km west of Maydān al Imām al Laythī.
Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i
Tomb
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The Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i is a mausoleum dedicated to al-Shafi'i, founder of the homonymous school of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence. Located at the Imam Shafi'i Street in the City of the Dead, Cairo, the mausoleum is a hallmark of Ayyubid style architecture and historical significance. Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi’i is situated 560 metres northeast of Maydān al Imām al Laythī.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Cairo and Sayyidah Zainab District.
Old Cairo
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Old Cairo is the extensive district of southern Cairo from the southern boundary of Garden City down to the precinct commonly known as Coptic Cairo.
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 2½ km northwest of Maydān al Imām al Laythī.
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.
Maydān al Imām al Laythī
- Type: Square
- Also known as: “Al Imām al Laythī Square”, “Al Imām al Līthī Square”, and “Maydan al Imam al Laythi”
- Location: Cairo Governorate, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Latitude
30.00764° or 30° 0′ 28″ northLongitude
31.25464° or 31° 15′ 17″ eastElevation
31 metres (102 feet)Open location code
8G2H2753+3VGeoNames ID
7913019
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In Other Languages
“Maydān al Imām al Laythī” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “ميدان الامام الليثي”
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