Home to some of the most impressive monuments of the Islamic world, Cairo's City of the Dead is also home to hundreds of thousands of Egypt's urban poor. This book presents a comprehensive look at this unique informal community, and includes biographies of some of the residents of the cemeteries.
This book presents a comprehensive look at one of the most unusual informal communities in the world. The City of the Dead is a group of vast Islamic cemeteries that have been the primary burial grounds for the city of Cairo for 1200 years. Within its borders are some of the most impressive...
Home to some of the most impressive monuments of the Islamic world, Cairo's City of the Dead is also home to hundreds of thousands of Egypt's urban...
Arm yourself with maps and all the information you need for walking through Cairo's famous and ancient Islamic cemeteries, viewing their beautiful monuments, and meeting the people who call these sacred places home. Jeffrey A. Nedoroscik, the author of "The City of the Dead: A History of Cairo's Cemetery Communities, " traces the history and growth of these burial grounds in this detailed guidebook. Whether you are an adventurous tourist or a scholar, you'll have the necessary tools to develop a deeper understanding about these cemeteries and their residents. Discover how Cairo's...
Arm yourself with maps and all the information you need for walking through Cairo's famous and ancient Islamic cemeteries, viewing their beautiful mon...
