Founded in the 10th century, Historic Cairo is one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, boasting renowned mosques, old markets and streets, and monuments. It was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979, becoming a famous tourist attraction.

Photo shows the Al-Azhar Mosque at sunset in Historic Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 11, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

People enjoy themselves beside a mosque in Historic Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 11, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

People wander on the Muizz Street, one of the oldest streets in Historic Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 11, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Photo shows the north wall gate of Historic Cairo, Egypt, on Sept. 11, 2021(Photo: Xinhua)