Megharblin District

Megharblin District

Egyptian History is full of evidence of the Egyptians’ authenticity and deep roots extended to different dynasties and kingdoms for many successive years and what the ancestors had built remains evidence of Egypt’s rich civilization, art, and uniqueness. One of which is Megharblin District, Qahirat El-Moez’s oldest district.

Location

Megharblin District is located between El-Sayeda Zeinab District and El-Hussein District in Al-Darb Al-Ahmar area, the heart of the Fatimid Cairo.  

Name

Megharblin name is associated with the grain trade, where grains are sifted through sieves to remove all impurities.

Landmarks

Megharblin District is characterized by its landmarks dates back to the Fatimid era and the Islamic era like the Sabil and Kuttab of Abdel Rahman Katkhuda, which was founded by Prince Abdel Rahman Katkhuda, governor of Egypt, in 1142 AH. There is also Gani Bey Mosque dates from 1426 AH. Moreover, many of Megharblin adjacent streets specialize in certain crafts and industries such as Khaimia street which is famous for tents manufacturing, and Sorougia street where horse saddles are made.  
 

Further, many authors and artists were born in El-Megharblin including Mahmoud El-Meligy, Yousef El-Sebai, Shafiq Galal, and Mahmoud Shokoko.

 

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Last Update: 2024

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