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Egypt

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The Land of the Pharaohs
Devastating Impact of the Black Death in Egypt
Power Struggles After Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad's Death
Battle of Ain Jalut: Mamluks halt Mongol advance
Rise of the Mamluks in Egypt through Battle of Ain Jalut
Rise of the Bahri
Ayyubid Sultanate captures Jerusalem from Crusaders
Saladin's Passing: Founding Ayyubid Dynasty
Ayyubid Dynasty Emerges After Battle of Hattin
Saladin builds Citadel to defend city
Fatimids Triumph over Byzantine Empire at Battle of Ascalon
Founding Cairo by Fatimid Dynasty
Cairo: Capital of Egypt under Fatimid Rule
Al-Azhar Mosque: One of the Oldest Universities
Rise of the Fatimid Caliphate
Devastation of Alexandria Library by Amr ibn al-As
Founding of Fustat by the Fatimids
Islamic Rule Begins in Egypt
Diocletian's Division: East and West Empire, Egypt in East.
St. Mark: Founder of Coptic Orthodox Church
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