980Al-Azhar University Founded by the Fatimid Dynasty

c. 980: Al-Azhar University is established in Cairo by the F...
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⛪ Christianity Established in Egypt: Church of Alexandria Founded

Christianity comes to Egypt as a church is founded in Alexandria. Mark the Evangelist founds the Church of Alexandria as the first Patriarch (traditional date).
Christianity Established in Egypt: Church of Alexandria Founded (40)
ChristianityPatriarchateReligionRoman EmpireReligious History
EgyptEgypt

☪️ Islam's Arrival Marks End of Coptic Period in Egypt

The Coptic period, in its more specific definition, ends when Islam is introduced into Egypt.
Islam's Arrival Marks End of Coptic Period in Egypt (641)
IslamCoptic ChristianityReligious ConversionEarly Islamic PeriodByzantine EmpireArab ConquestsReligious HistoryCultural Change
EgyptEgypt

🏙️ Fatimid Dynasty Founds Cairo

Cairo is founded near Fustat by the Fatimid dynasty.
Fatimid Dynasty Founds Cairo (969)
Fatimid CaliphateIslamic HistoryMiddle AgesCity FoundingPolitical HistoryDynasties
EgyptEgypt

📖 Al-Azhar University Founded by the Fatimid Dynasty

c. 980: Al-Azhar University is established in Cairo by the Fatimid dynasty.
Al-Azhar University Founded by the Fatimid Dynasty (980)
IslamIslamic WorldUniversityEducationFatimid CaliphateSunni IslamMiddle Ages
EgyptEgypt

📚 Dar Al-Hekma Library and University Founded

The library and university Dar Al-Hekma is founded in Egypt under the Fatimids.
Dar Al-Hekma Library and University Founded (1004)
EducationLibrariesUniversitiesIslamScholarshipKnowledgeMiddle Ages
EgyptEgypt

☪️ Muslim Brotherhood Founded by Hassan al-Banna

Muslim Brotherhood Founded by Hassan al-Banna (1928)
IslamPolitical IslamPan-Arabism
EgyptEgypt