Fustat is a suburb that lies within the modern district of Old Cairo, with few buildings remaining from its days as a capital.

For nearly two hundred years, al-Fustat was the capital of Egypt, and it became one of the most important and influential cities in the world.

Founded in 641 by the Muslim conqueror of Egypt, ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀṣ, on the east bank of the Nile River, south of modern Cairo, al-Fusṭāṭ was the earliest Arab ...

The city's name is derived from the Arabic word for “tent”, named after the camp set up by the army of 'Amr ibn al-'As in the future location of the new capital ...

Al-Fustat definition: a city in N Egypt, near the modern city of Cairo, founded in the 7th century a.d.. See examples of AL-FUSTAT used in a sentence.

Great for shopping if you want gifts made by local artisans at very good prices. Not chaotic like the big bazaars, and nobody hassles you to buy!!

After a hectic morning seeing the sights, Al Fustat Garden is a perfect place to kick back, rest your tired legs and have a bite to eat.

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The Grand Park is designed to be a true part of Old Cairo, proposing a place where urban life, nature and history can coexist. The project features nine ...