Cairo's Old Magnificent Alabaster Mosque
Jan 26, 2023 09:30:47 #
This mosque was built ≈1840 on a hill of the old Egyptian Army Citadel, making it one of the most visible landmarks in Cairo. The structure is 170' tall with slender minarets that tower to 270'. There is one large central dome surrounded by four smaller domes, and four half domes. It has an exterior courtyard 300' square, and the interior prayer hall is 180' square.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
1. Mosque inside Citadel walls
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2. Alabaster pillared hallway
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3. Hallway with domed roof
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4. Central dome from inside
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5. Inside prayer room view
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6. Small dome from inside
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7. Muslim cemetery
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Jan 26, 2023 09:33:42 #
Jan 26, 2023 09:40:04 #
Hereford wrote:
This mosque was built ≈1840 on a hill of the old Egyptian Army Citadel, making it one of the most visible landmarks in Cairo. The structure is 170' tall with slender minarets that tower to 270'. There is one large central dome surrounded by four smaller domes, and four half domes. It has an exterior courtyard 300' square, and the interior prayer hall is 180' square.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
Absolutely fantastic photos. How did you get these without people in them or did you do several shots and then delete them in a composite?
Jan 26, 2023 09:41:13 #
Jan 26, 2023 09:50:25 #
Hereford wrote:
This mosque was built ≈1840 on a hill of the old Egyptian Army Citadel, making it one of the most visible landmarks in Cairo. The structure is 170' tall with slender minarets that tower to 270'. There is one large central dome surrounded by four smaller domes, and four half domes. It has an exterior courtyard 300' square, and the interior prayer hall is 180' square.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
Really nice group of images from an unusual location.
Jan 26, 2023 09:51:34 #
Toby wrote:
Absolutely fantastic photos. How did you get these without people in them or did you do several shots and then delete them in a composite?
Our guide got us out of bed early so we could arrive before the large crowds. There were a fair number of tourists, but I maneuvered my shots and timing to eliminate most of them, and removed a few in PS. Without a tripod and limited time no photo stacking.
Jan 26, 2023 09:57:16 #
Jan 26, 2023 10:12:10 #
Jan 26, 2023 10:12:55 #
Hereford wrote:
Our guide got us out of bed early so we could arrive before the large crowds. There were a fair number of tourists, but I maneuvered my shots and timing to eliminate most of them, and removed a few in PS. Without a tripod and limited time no photo stacking.
Thanks for the explanation and the work it really added to the photos
Jan 26, 2023 10:36:10 #
Hereford wrote:
This mosque was built ≈1840 on a hill of the old Egyptian Army Citadel, making it one of the most visible landmarks in Cairo. The structure is 170' tall with slender minarets that tower to 270'. There is one large central dome surrounded by four smaller domes, and four half domes. It has an exterior courtyard 300' square, and the interior prayer hall is 180' square.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
Jan 26, 2023 10:49:19 #
Jan 27, 2023 05:17:00 #
Hereford wrote:
This mosque was built ≈1840 on a hill of the old Egyptian Army Citadel, making it one of the most visible landmarks in Cairo. The structure is 170' tall with slender minarets that tower to 270'. There is one large central dome surrounded by four smaller domes, and four half domes. It has an exterior courtyard 300' square, and the interior prayer hall is 180' square.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
Jan 27, 2023 06:28:58 #
Hereford wrote:
This mosque was built ≈1840 on a hill of the old Egyptian Army Citadel, making it one of the most visible landmarks in Cairo. The structure is 170' tall with slender minarets that tower to 270'. There is one large central dome surrounded by four smaller domes, and four half domes. It has an exterior courtyard 300' square, and the interior prayer hall is 180' square.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
Great set of images!!!
Jan 27, 2023 07:41:44 #
Hereford wrote:
This mosque was built ≈1840 on a hill of the old Egyptian Army Citadel, making it one of the most visible landmarks in Cairo. The structure is 170' tall with slender minarets that tower to 270'. There is one large central dome surrounded by four smaller domes, and four half domes. It has an exterior courtyard 300' square, and the interior prayer hall is 180' square.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
It's 35' high walls use beautiful alabaster stone which gives it its name. Officially it is the Mohamed Ali mosque.
Excellent pictures - excellent photography.
Jan 27, 2023 09:28:35 #
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