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This range of hills rises east of Cairo and overlooks the city.

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  1. 09This Cairo neighborhood occupies northern Gezira Island and is known for embassies and tree-lined streets.RECALL
    Zamalek

    The district lies within the Nile.

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  2. 10This early Islamic capital of Egypt preceded medieval Cairo and developed around the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As.RECALL
    Fustat

    The settlement was founded in the seventh century.

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  3. 11This dynasty founded the royal city of al-Qāhira in 969, giving Cairo its name.RECALL
    Fatimids

    The dynasty ruled from North Africa before expanding into Egypt.

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