Architectural Oddities in Egypt

This well-preserved Ottoman-era Cairene mansion hosts a facinating archive of Egyptian architecure, from the pharaohs and sultans to the modern day.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

It might not be the prettiest pyramid in Egypt, but it may be the muddiest.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

An endless sea of white conical domes.

Hundreds of thousands of ancient documents offer a unique glimpse into Jewish life in Cairo.