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Cairo (Fustat)

641 CE

Medieval Islamic world's greatest commercial center, connecting Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Nile trade at the crossroads of three…

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Cairo (Fustat)

641 CE – still standing

Medieval Islamic world's greatest commercial center, connecting Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Nile trade at the crossroads of three continents

Standing in 641 CE

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