Mokattam Collection

Cairo: Mount of the Mokattam, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo: Mount of the Mokattam, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Cairo: The Citadel, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo: The Citadel, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Huge bombproof stores and repair shops were made from the caves, c1942-1943, (1945)
Huge bombproof stores and repair shops were made from the caves in the Mokattam hills, south of Cairo. The Pyramids, seen faintly in the distance across the Nile

A Wady in the Mokattam Hills, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
A Wady in the Mokattam Hills, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

Cairo, Egypt - View over rooftops toward the Citadel (left) and The Mokattam (right) - also known as the Muqattam Mountain or Hills, a range of hills and suburb in southeastern Cairo)

Cairo, Egypt, with camels and driver
Grand Cairo with its Citadel under Mount Mokattam. The city is in the background with two camels and their driver in the foreground. 1803

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"Mokattam: A Glimpse into Cairo's Rich History and Breathtaking Views" Discover the enchanting city of Cairo, Egypt through the lens of Mokattam, a neighborhood nestled at the foot of the majestic Citadel. From lithographs capturing its timeless beauty to stunning photographs showcasing its evolution over time, it offers a captivating journey. Dating back to the 1870s, Felix Bonfils' artwork transports us to an era where Caire's proximity to Mokkatam was beautifully depicted. The litho showcases the City of the Dead harmoniously coexisting with this historical landmark. Fast forward to c1918-c1939, unknown photographers capture breathtaking views from different angles. One photograph reveals a panoramic vista over rooftops towards the Citadel while others focus on this architectural marvel itself. These images allow us to witness how time has shaped and transformed both Mokattam and Cairo. During World War II in 1942-1943 (1945), massive bombproof stores and repair shops were ingeniously carved out from caves within these hills. This testament highlights not only their strategic importance but also their adaptability throughout history. The allure extends beyond its urban landscape as artist Robert George Talbot Kelly takes us on a visual expedition through Wady in the Mokattam Hills in his c1880 (1904) painting. His artistry captures nature's tranquility amidst this bustling metropolis. Lastly, we are transported back to c1936 when an unidentified man gazes upon Cairo from atop one of these hills. His presence adds depth and humanity against this backdrop that has witnessed countless stories unfold throughout centuries. Mokattam serves as a gateway into understanding Cairo's rich heritage - an intersection between past and present that continues to shape Egypt's vibrant capital city today.