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Fustat

Fustat was the first Arab capital of Egypt, founded by Amr ibn al-As around 641 during the Rashidun Caliphate's conquest. It became a major commercial city, and it remained an important centre after the Fatimid Caliphate founded Cairo nearby. It was later absorbed into Cairo.

Fustat
Image: Rappoport, A.S. (Angelo Solomon), 1871-1950 VIAF (71482297) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Fatimid CaliphateSocioeconomyRashidun CaliphateSocioeconomy

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Tulunid emirateIkhshidid emirate

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Fustat. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/fustat
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