- Historical name:
- El-Kahire
- Founded:
- 969 CE
- Peak population:
- 20,000,000 (2023 CE)
- Status:
- Capital city
Cairo (historically El-Kahire) is a historic city mapped in the World History Atlas, with records dating from 969 CE. Explore the civilizations that held it across time on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cairo?
- Cairo is a historic city (historically known as El-Kahire) documented in the World History Atlas.
- When was Cairo founded?
- 969 CE
- What was the historical name of Cairo?
- El-Kahire