No, we won't bore you with the history of Egypt, which is fascinating in itself, dating back over 5,000 years.
We wouldn't manage, anuway...
Anyone can use Wikipedia, and AI, to delve into prehistory that also concerns us.
We'll limit ourselves to the places we visit and see.
Exploring Cairo and, in the meantime, history og Egypt, led us to the Palace of Muhammad Ali.
The Manial Palace Museum (or Museum of Prince Muhammad Ali) in Cairo is a stunning 20th-century historical site located on Rhoda Island in the Manial neighborhood.
The palace, with its architecture and the beauty of the combination of many styles from different parts of the world, confirms the open-mindedness of Egypt's rulers.
Built between 1900 and 1929 by Prince Muhammad Ali Tewfik, the complex combines Islamic, Persian, Mamluk, Syrian, Moroccan, and Andalusian architectural styles, featuring a palace, mosque, hunting museum, and botanical gardens.
At the same time, the not-so-overwhelming size and comfort of the entire complex and the palace itself create an atmosphere that makes you want to live there…
MUHAMAD ALI PASHA
Muhammad Ali, born ca. 1769 in Kavala, died August 2, 1849 in Cairo, was viceroy of Egypt from 1805 to 1849. Often called by historians the founder of that country's power, he founded the dynasty that ruled Egypt until the mid-20th century.
FARUK I
Faruk I (1920–1965) was the penultimate king of Egypt and Sudan from the Muhammad Ali dynasty, reigning from 1936 to 1952. Initially popular, he became known for his extravagant lifestyle, corruption, and ineffective rule, which led to his overthrow in the 1952 revolution. He was forced to abdicate in favor of his son, Fuad II, and died in exile in Italy.
*Mamluks - state slaves, originally non-Muslims, originating from outside Islamic states. They were purchased by Muslim rulers and brought to their domains, forcibly converted to Islam, and trained in combat to form elite military units.
The Mamluk institution arose in the 9th century. (...) Despite the fall of their state in Egypt, the Mamluk institution survived until their extermination by Muhammad Ali in 1811."
