Cairo Since 1900 An Architectural Guide [verified] -
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Under Sadat and Mubarak, the state retreated, and private developers took over. The "oil boom" architecture arrived—villas, glass towers, and the beginning of satellite cities.
The Inji Zada Tower (1937) by Antoine Selim Nahas showcased early experimentation with sleek apartment living that would define districts like Garden City and Zamalek. Post-Modernism and Contemporary Expansion (1970s–Present)
Over the next few days, I explored more and more of Cairo's incredible architecture, from the modernist masterpieces of the 1950s and 60s to the sleek, contemporary buildings that seemed to spring up overnight. I visited the Egyptian Museum, which housed an incredible collection of ancient artifacts, and the Khan el-Khalili market, a bustling bazaar that had been in operation for centuries.
Some of the notable buildings I visited: