Egypt Restores Abbasid Caliphs Dome and Monuments in Historic Cairo

Egyptian officials announced the near-completion of restoration work on the Abbasid Caliphs Dome behind the Sayyida Nafisa Mosque, part of a state plan to revive historic Cairo. The project, overseen by the Cairo Governorate, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry, and the National Organization for Urban Harmony, also includes restoring several nearby monuments, such as the Ribat of Umm al-Sultan al-Adil and the Wall of Seven Mihrabs, using original documentation. Officials stated the restoration aims to preserve Egypt's Islamic heritage and identity, benefiting the surrounding urban environment and residents, who are expected to develop a stronger sense of ownership over the restored landmarks.