The Magical Gates of Cairo: A Journey Through History
The Gates of Cairo are the heavenly guardians of the golden Islamic city of Cairo that has stood the test of time for over twelve hundred years. They served as the final gateway to one of the greatest Islamic monuments ever built in medieval history. Many people from all over the world travel across oceans and deserts to catch a glimpse of these ancient monumental doors that shed light on the innovation and imagination behind magnificent Islamic architecture. “Bab” is Arabic for “Door”, “Gate” or “Entrance”.
The main function of the gates was to protect and guard the core of the city, which was also a priority. Through these heavenly doors there are a number of the most wonderful works of Islamic art that highlight the grandeur of the huge doors of this eternal capital.
Qahiret Al Moez is a true national treasure consisting of hundreds of tombs, mosques, palaces, madrasas, fortifications and caravanserais dating back to the Islamic Golden Age. Discover the timeless and hidden wonders of this glorious city that has stood the test of time. Here is a list of the top 30 gates of Cairo
Bab Zuweila
Bab El Nasr
Bab El Fetouh
El Bab Al-Akhdar
El Bab El-Gadid
Bab El Ser
Bab Sa’ada
Bab El Selsela
Bab El Ghory
Bab El Wazir
Bab Qaitbay (Cemetery)
Bab Khan El Khalili
Bab El Husseinia
Bab El Khalk
Bab El Khokha
Bab El Shairia
Bab El Tawfik
Bab Qasr El Selehdar
Bab El Qela
Bab El Qantara
Bab of Darb El Laban
Bab El Barkia
Bab El Eid
Bab El Zumered
Bab El Dahab
Bab El Zahuma
Qasr El Shawk Bab
Bab Al-Dheisheh
Bab Al Shariya
Bab El Hadid