A joint Egyptian-French archaeological team announced last week the discovery of an impressive Mamluk-era water system and the remains of a Mamluk mosque near Cairo’s Saladin Citadel.
The finds, located in the areas of Arab al-Yassar and Hattabasouth of the citadel, are shedding new light on the hidden treasures still buried in historic Cairo.
They help experts better understand the city’s past and supportefforts to preserve it.
The discoveries are part of a larger project to document, study, and restore the historic districts around the…
