Fustat was the capital of Egypt for approximately 500 years. After the city's founding in 641, its authority was uninterrupted until 750, when the Abbasid dynasty staged a revolt against the Umayyads. … See more

According to legend, the location of Fustat was chosen by a bird: A dove laid an egg in the tent of 'Amr ibn al-'As (585–664), the Muslim conqueror of Egypt, just before he was to march against See more

In the mid-12th century, the caliph of Egypt was the teenager Athid, but his position was primarily ceremonial. The true power in Egypt was that of the vizier, Shawar. He had been involved … See more

• Abu-Lughod, Janet L. Cairo: 1001 Years of the City Victorious (Princeton University Press, 1971), ISBN 0-691-03085-5
• Antoniou, Jim (March 1998). "Historic Cairo – rehabilitation of Cairo's historic monuments" See more

Fustat was built in 641 by the Arab commander Amr ibn al-As with the help of a general who was also a great architect, 'Ubadah ibn al-Samit. 'Ubadah also personally oversaw the construction of the Amr ibn al-As mosque, including its Qibla (orientation towards … See more

Today, little remains of the grandeur of the old city. The three capitals, Fustat, Al-Askar and Al-Qatta'i were absorbed into the growing city of Cairo. Some of the old buildings remain visible in the region known as "Old Cairo", but much of the rest has fallen into … See more

• Bacharach, Jere L. (2004). Fustat Finds: Beads, Coins, Medical Instruments, Textiles, and Other Artifacts from the Awad Collection. American University in Cairo Press. ISBN 977-424-393-5.
• Barekeet, Elinoar (1999). Fustat on the Nile: The Jewish … See more