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The dome and minaret of the Mosque of ibn Tulun are visible from a nearby street in old Cairo, Egypt. According to the tour guides, this is one of only two so-called "stepped minarets" in the Arab world. The other is the great minaret at Samarra, Iraq. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Cairo tourist tourism history historic antiquities 'ancient Egypt' ancient antiquity mosque Tulun minaret 'stepped minaret' dome
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The dome and minaret of the Mosque of ibn Tulun are visible from a nearby street in old Cairo, Egypt. According to the tour guides, this is one of only two so-called "stepped minarets" in the Arab world. The other is the great minaret at Samarra, Iraq. © Rick Collier






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  • Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. Buildings in downtown Santa Fe are modeled in the stereotypical southwest American pueblo style. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> US USA New Mexico Santa Fe Inn of the Anasazi Inn door colorful decor decoration facade southwest pueblo
  • The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history streets 'street scene' bazaar market
  • The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history streets 'street scene' bazaar market
  • The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history streets 'street scene' bazaar market
  • The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history streets 'street scene' bazaar market
  • The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history streets 'street scene' bazaar market
  • Bottles displayed on the entrance wall of a glass bottle shop. The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history bottle bottles glass shop display bottle wall
  • The Naguib Mahfouz Coffee Shop is a favorite restaurant in the center of the Khan el-Khalili. The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history restaurant coffee shop
  • The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history streets 'street scene'
  • The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history streets 'street scene' lights night evening bazaar market
  • The Khan el-Khalili in central Cairo was once the market terminus for caravans crossing the Sahara. Today, it is a warren of narrow streets and alleys, crowded with restaurants, tea rooms, stalls, and shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to souvenirs and home decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Cairo Khan 'Khan el-Khalili' 'Khan al-Khalili' shop store Islamic Cairo stalls stands shopping tourism tourist historic history streets 'street scene' lights night evening bazaar market
  • The dome and minaret of the Mosque of ibn Tulun are visible from a nearby street in old Cairo, Egypt. According to the tour guides, this is one of only two so-called "stepped minarets" in the Arab world. The other is the great minaret at Samarra, Iraq. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Cairo tourist tourism history historic antiquities 'ancient Egypt' ancient antiquity mosque Tulun minaret 'stepped minaret' dome
  • Islamic Cairo Street. The streets of the original walled town of Cairo open to the visitor, entering through the gate at Bab Zwayla. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Cairo tourist tourism history historic antiquities Islamic old street shop window building city wall arch 'city gate' Zwayla 'Bab Zwayla'
  • Islamic Cairo Street. The streets of the original walled town of Cairo open to the visitor, entering through the gate at Bab Zwayla. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Cairo tourist tourism history historic antiquities Islamic old street shop window building city wall arch 'city gate' Zwayla 'Bab Zwayla'
  • Islamic Cairo Street. The streets of the original walled town of Cairo open to the visitor, entering through the gate at Bab Zwayla. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Cairo tourist tourism history historic antiquities Islamic old street shop window building city wall arch 'city gate' Zwayla 'Bab Zwayla'
  • The Bab Zwayla gate to the old city, Cairo, Egypt. Cairo residents and shoppers come and go through this gate, one of the original gates in the original walled city. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Cairo tourist tourism history historic antiquities Islamic mosque 'old town' 'walled city' wall minaret gate fort fortification castle
  • Brass vendors line the Sharia Ahmed Maher (street) in the old city, Cairo, Egypt. Cairo residents and shoppers come and go, sharing the street with trucks and cars as they make their way home with shopping at the end of the day. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Cairo tourist tourism history historic antiquities Islamic mosque 'old town' 'walled city' brass shop stall stand vendor seller pedestrian walk resident Arab workers laborer truck street road
  • A laborer flags down a shop boy carrying coffee or tea, at the end of the day in the Sharia Ahmed Maher (street) in the old city, Cairo, Egypt. Cairo residents and shoppers come and go, sharing the street with trucks and cars as they make their way home with shopping at the end of the day. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Cairo tourist tourism history historic antiquities Islamic mosque 'old town' 'walled city' vendor seller pedestrian walk resident Arab workers laborer truck street road coffee tea cup tray
  • A laborer takes a cup of coffee or tea from a shop boy in the street. At the end of the day in the Sharia Ahmed Maher (street) in the old city, Cairo, Egypt. Cairo residents and shoppers come and go, sharing the street with trucks and cars as they make their way home with shopping at the end of the day. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Cairo tourist tourism history historic antiquities Islamic mosque 'old town' 'walled city' vendor seller pedestrian walk resident Arab workers laborer truck street road coffee tea cup tray
  • "Apartments upstairs" -- A small basement shop displays its wares. Ocean Grove, New Jersey, USA.<br /> <br /> <br /> USA "New Jersey" NJ "Ocean Grove" Ocean Grove street scene shop store market apartment stair rail banister advertising storefront sidewalk display
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