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The mosque of Ibn Tulun is considered one of the oldest and largest substantially intact mosque in Egypt and Africa. Mahmoud Nasr / The National
The mosque of Ibn Tulun is considered one of the oldest and largest substantially intact mosque in Egypt and Africa. Mahmoud Nasr / The National
The walls of Ibn Tulun: bringing medieval Cairo back to life
Runaway success of Reem Bassiouney's novel about 9th century Egyptian ruler Ahmad Ibn Tulun shines light on often-overlooked period of history