![]() ![]() Pharaoh Khafre on the back of LE 10 - CC via Wikimedia Commons Mohamed Ali was buried in a tomb that he had prepared for himself within the mosque. Turkish architect Yousef Boushnaq came from Istanbul to build this great mosque for Mohamed Ali who ruled Egypt from 1805 to 1849. Mosque of Mohamed Ali on the observe of LE 20 - CC via Wikimedia Commons Its construction began in 1830 until 1848 and it was built in the style of Ottoman mosques in Istanbul. ![]() It was cemented on the highest point inside the courtyard of the citadel of Salah Al-Din. Mohamed Ali Mosque is one of the most renowned historical and touristic landmarks in Egypt. It was introduced to Egypt by the Hyksos invaders in the 16th century BC. The chariot is a two-wheeled vehicle that was used in ancient times for racing and fighting and was pulled by a horse or horses. The chariot on the reverse of LE 20 - CC via Wikimedia Commons Subsequently, the Egyptian state had honored this mosque by putting its image on the LE 50 note. Even though it was established by Seif al-Din Al-Qajmas Ishaqi, it was named Abo Hreba Mosque after Sheikh Abo Hreba who lived and was buried in it.Ībo Hreba mosque in the front of LE50 -Beshoy Fayez It was built in 885 AH (1480 AD) in Al Darb Al Ahmar Street, near Bab Zuweila. It was oriented from east-west instead of the current north- south configuration.Ībo Hreba Mosque is one of the great archaeological mosques established during the Qajmas Ishaqi era, the Mamluk prince of Circassia. Horus’ Temple reflects the traditional Pharaonic architecture, as it was built during the Ptolemaic era from 237 to 57 BC. The Temple of Horus in Edfu, also known as the Temple of Edfu, is considered to be the best preserved and second largest temple in Egypt after the Karnak temple. The Temple of Edfu on the reverse of LE 50 - CC via Wikimedia Commons It comprises schools for all the four doctrines of the Sunni school Syafi'i, Maliki, Hanafi, and Hanbali. This mosque is considered a remarkable piece of art for its fantastic size and innovative architectural components. Its construction took three years - without a single day of rest - during the Mamluk era, from 1356 to 1359 CE. ![]() The complex of Sultan Hassan is a massive mosque and school located near the citadel in Cairo. The Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan in the front of LE 100 - Beshoy Fayez Some experts said that it represents King Khare. It has a lion’s body and a human head, combining the power of the lion with the wisdom of man. The Great Sphinx is on the LE 100 note, as it is the oldest statue in the Egyptian civilization it is located next to the Pyramids of Giza, and dates back to the reign of King khafre - fourth king of the Fourth Dynasty. The great Sphinx of Giza on the back of LE 100 - CC via Wikimedia Commons It was established in 1503 AD/ 908 AH on a high hill at the Citadel Square. The mosque is featured on the LE 200 banknote because of its architectural and historical value. Qani-Bay Al-Rammah Mosque on the obverse of LE 200 - Beshoy Fayez The complex belongs to Qaniby Al-Safi, aka Al-Rammah, who was famous for his horsemanship and spears. The mosque of Qani-Bay Al-Rammah was designed as one large impressive complex building for various purposes, such as religious, educational, social and funerary purposes. Islamic architecture reached its peak during the Mamluk era. The scribe who is depicted on the back of the LE 200 note sitting on floor, wearing a black wig and holding a papyrus and a pen was an ancient Egyptian scribe ‘writer’ during the Pharaonic era.Ī scribe’s duties ranged from writing letters for town people and recording harvests to supervising the construction of monumental buildings administrative and economic activities were also authorized by scribes. CAIRO - 5 March 2018: In our daily life, we purchase or sell goods and services by using money, but have you thought about the images on the bank notes? Where are these historical sites? Who are these people? we will explore the Egyptian civilization via its currency.Įgyptian seated scribe on the reverse of LE 200 - CC via Wikimedia Commons ![]()
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