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Rambles in Cairo (1917)

Devonshire, R. L., Mrs., b. 1864 · Cairo : The Sphinx Printing Press · leaf 134

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ose the Turkish mosqueof Abu Dhahab, opposite the main entrance of El Azhar, on account ofits tiles, but there are several others in Cairo that are better examples ofthat particular style, among others that of Sinan Pasha at Bulaq. Thejnosque of Soliman Pasha at the Citadel, which we visited the… … Phot. Wnde.Mosque of Mohammed Abu Dhahab. South entrance. of Abu-Dhahab, Father of Gold, either to deride or flatter him, Mohammedhas made himself notorious in history by his treachery and ingratitude. 88 RAMBLES IN CAIRO The celebrated Aly Bey the Great {el Kebir) who through his own geniusand…

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