Historic Cairo: the medieval city inside the modern

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Historic Cairo is a medieval urban environment that originated in the 10th century within today's large city. UNESCO points to mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains, with a particularly strong bloom in the 14th century. [1]

It seeks not only the grand mosque, but the sequence of various public functions along the street. The study building, the bathroom and the water element serve different needs and form an urban network. Today's traffic and construction should not be mechanically carried over to the historical plan. Compare the contemporary surroundings with the documented boundaries of the ensemble.