Home to more than ten million people, Cairo is the Capital of Egypt and one of the oldest and most historical cities in the world. It remains an important cultural anchor for the region, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists annually to visit antiquities like the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and other ancient sites. Its proximity to the Nile Delta made it a prime area for settlement. It has long been a hub for cultural and political discourse, thought, and development. 

This map was produced while Cairo was still under British rule, though it would go on to gain independence in 1922. However, British troops would maintain a presence in Egypt until 1956. From the latter portions of the nineteenth century into the early parts of the twentieth century, Cairo's population more than tripled, with growth spurred on by the construction of bridges and other transportation links that expanded access for residents across the city. Cairo's location on the Nile River has long contributed to the city's economy as ports across the Middle East became essential to international shipping operations. 

This map bears a distinctive style that is immediately recognizable and bears a classic stature that transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. Cairo's rich history, which dates back to ancient Egypt, illustrates the evolution and development of the region over hundreds of years.

Home to more than ten million people, Cairo is the Capital of Egypt and one of the oldest and most historical cities in the world. It remains an important cultural anchor for the region, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists annually to visit antiquities like the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and other ancient sites. Its proximity to the Nile Delta made it a prime area for settlement. It has long been a hub for cultural and political discourse, thought, and development. 

This map was produced while Cairo was still under British rule, though it would go on to gain independence in 1922. However, British troops would maintain a presence in Egypt until 1956. From the latter portions of the nineteenth century into the early parts of the twentieth century, Cairo's population more than tripled, with growth spurred on by the construction of bridges and other transportation links that expanded access for residents across the city. Cairo's location on the Nile River has long contributed to the city's economy as ports across the Middle East became essential to international shipping operations. 

This map bears a distinctive style that is immediately recognizable and bears a classic stature that transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. Cairo's rich history, which dates back to ancient Egypt, illustrates the evolution and development of the region over hundreds of years.