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Welcome to Cairo: Living Past, Living Future. In the following pages, you will discover this fascinating and vibrant city by learning about its history and the people who have walked its streets, its culture and society, and about the challenges the city faces as it enters the twenty first century. Cairo is an ideal case study of so many aspects of Middle Eastern culture and history, and so many of the most important historic figures have passed through Cairo as they made their claim to history. Cairo today is very much a blend of the old and new, the traditional and the modern. When many people think of Cairo, they think of the pyramids. But that is only the beginning... How to Use this Unit You may be using this unit as part of a school project, in which case you should follow the instructions given to you by your teacher. You may also be using this unit on your own. If you are, feel free to choose the units that interest you. Here are a few guidelines to help you on your way. At the end of every lesson, you will be presented with several options: You will also see many photographs throughout the unit. To enlarge the photo, simply click on it, and a new window will open up with a larger picture. Important: When you're finished looking at a larger picture, close the window. If you don't, every picture will keep loading in that same window, but the window won't resize itself for pictures that are bigger or smaller, or aligned in a different way. Other Resources
This unit is designed to give you a brief overview of Cairo, its history, culture, and society. If you would like more detailed information on a specific topic, the following tools may help you: Begin your journey through this exciting city by selecting from the links below. 
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