Delicious chaos. There's no better way to sum up the exotic, intoxicating and infuriating nature of Cairo, the largest city in Africa and the Middle East. Because Cairo is not just about its Pharaonic heritage, even if it does boast the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Cairo is a sprawling mass of humanity in which different worlds collide, and the past rubs shoulders with the present.
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Cairo Neighborhoods

Dokki

Dokki is a largely residential area to the west of the River Nile, opposite the southern tip of Gezira Island and the northern tip of Manyal. The name is often spelled Doqqi, and in Egyptian Arabic is... more neighborhoods

History

Cairo is a city in which the past and present are inextricably intertwined. Its history is long, colourful, and turbulent. Despite the presence of the Pyramids, Cairo is not technically a Pharaonic city.... more history

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