Believers can use portraits, sculptures, murals, etc. to portray their images. The religions in ancient Egypt were even richer, with many gods, and various temples were all to commemorate different gods.

Their pharaohs also claimed to be the Son of God, similar to the Chinese countries in the feudal era. Only by proclaiming themselves to be the Son of Heaven can centralized rule be stable for a long time. Cultures with such great differences have been staged in Egypt one after another. What an extraordinary land this is.

Cairo is worthy of being a traditional tourist city with few oriental people. The breakfast in the hotel is pure Western, and there is no trace of Chinese food at all, compared to the instant noodles I once saw in French hotels.

This place makes Yunluo feel that she is indeed in a foreign land and likes their sour and sweet pomegranate juice. The breakfast these days has taught Yunluo how to make hamburgers by hand, how to make lettuce delicious, how to choose the right ham meat and bread... But Yunluo really can't fall in love with this Western-style meal...

When you walk into Old Cairo, the quiet road is lined with antique buildings, and it feels like walking on Gulangyu Island. There are many exquisite shops around the old house, which are especially suitable for literary and artistic style. Nalan Seqi and Yunluo's special Eastern Kong attracted the attention of many Egyptians along the way.

Both pedestrians and policemen smiled friendlyly at Nalan Shuqi and Yunluo. This warm atmosphere is really hard to connect Nalan Shuqi and Yunluo to the current Cairo with the violent conflicts before.

The Christian Church in Old Cairo was once a Christian country. Although it was very short-lived, it still left traces here. In fact, the rich and wonderful multicultural culture is a very precious treasure. I hope it can be passed on and on harmony.

Egypt was once a Christian country after the decline of ancient pharaoh religion and hundreds of years before the introduction of Islam. Alexander was the center of power at that time.

It was also the only big city in China. Later, Cairo was just a small port at that time. Since the Pharaoh era, people have only regarded it as a ferry place. Later, the Romans built a fort there, called "Babylon Castle in Egypt".

The ruins of the two circular Roman towers that were the west gate of the castle were built by Roman emperor Trajan in 98 AD. Walking between the two towers is actually walking on the wall of that year.

Because sludge and rubble over hundreds of years have raised the ground by 10 meters. Archaeological excavations on the foundation of the tower on the right found traces of an ancient code head there, and the circular church of St. George of the Greek Orthodox Church was built on the basis of the tower on the left.

The rare dome Orthodox Church - St. George's Church. Due to time constraints, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo did not visit. It is said that this is to commemorate George, a Christian martyr in ancient Palestine. Under the reflection of the rising sun, she looks very solemn and dignified.

The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary (also known as the Hanging Church), is in Cairo, the Coptic District. The Church of the Virgin Mary is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the south gate of the former city wall, not really hanging in the air. The Hanging Church should be regarded as the most beautiful of all the churches here.

The snow-white towers and beautiful crosses against the blue sky exudes the unique holiness and glory of the Christian Church. In the sun, the plants in the church flowerbeds all look incredible, which makes people feel moved.

When I entered the hanging church, my mood suddenly calmed down. There were very few tourists in the morning. The steps in front of the church seemed to be a step to heaven. I climbed up the steps, and my heart was filled with holiness and beautiful wishes.

Arabs love all kinds of exquisite patterns, and this awareness of advocating exquisite beauty spread to the Christian church. This should be the most fancy Christian church Yunluo has ever seen. The black tables and chairs inside the church, ivory-inlaid screens, and marble-made pulpits are all carefully crafted items. Each room in the church has its own characteristics and is full of exotic style.

The mystery of the Arab world is connected with Christianity, which seems to be a bit indescribable. The integration of culture is not impossible. I also hope that these relics of Christianity can be preserved well for future generations to view.

In fact, many places in this trip broke the inherent concept of Yunluo, and these statements written in Arabic made it difficult to associate it with Christianity.

In a world where Islam is prevalent, Christianity can also exist safely. Existence is value. Perhaps Arab Muslims are not as demonized as they are in the eyes of Europeans and Americans. Judging from their enthusiasm for Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo and their protection of the church, it is not really extreme exclusive. Many things can only be rethinked from a different perspective if they see them with their own eyes and hear them with their own eyes.

The small shop selling handicrafts has a unique shape, but the boss doesn’t know where to go. These should be pure local handicrafts and some Christian souvenirs.

In the typical style of Egypt's houses, Yunluo found that many families had decorations similar to Chinese lanterns hanging on the balcony. The clothes dried were neat vests (probably their underwear?) and exquisite carpets. Occasionally, they could peek into the private lives of Egyptians, which was very satisfying to Yunluo's gossip.

Egypt also has roof construction. However, it is unknown whether it is illegal. In fact, there is another saying about the unfinished buildings on the streets. The Egyptians have a long-term vision to build houses. First build their own house.

Then there is a way out for future generations. Before the house is built, it means that when the son and grandson grow up, they can continue to build it. So the house continues to stack up, but it still looks like it has not been built.

The ones on the wall seem to be bird's nests. It seems that although the birds are similar, there are still big differences between bird's nests in different cultures and countries.

After leaving the Christian parish, he arrived at the Amurben Ass Mosque, which is the oldest mosque in Egypt and is famous for its many pillars. Simon Yam here carefully introduced the cultural characteristics of Islam to Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo, and also specially demonstrated the entire process of prayer. Authentic Islamists in Egypt have to pray 5 times a day.

To shout "Allah is the greatest" 15 times, and to Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo's "Long Live" are of the same nature. Prayer is the only way to personally talk to the true God Allah. Here, God is not only the high-ranking master of the world, but also a teacher and friend. The power of Islamic religion is indeed great.

Women can enter the mosque, but they must wear green robes. Finally, they understand why the tour guide at Sugongta said that this is the only mosque that allows women to enter and exit freely. Traditional Islam is quite conservative, especially for women. They must not show their hair or body when they go out.

Only your husband and family can see the true face under the robe. The Koran allows male Muslims to have four wives, but they must be treated fairly, regardless of size. Before getting married, you must promise how much it will cost to abandon your wife, and marrying the next wife must obtain the consent of your ex.

Although many people can no longer accept polygamy now, compared with the feudal era of China, Islamic regulations are still very reliable. In an era when men are obviously fewer than women, this at least protects women's rights to a certain extent. Even compared with our current marriage law, which is almost bullying women, it can be considered more taking care of women.

The main structures of mosques are similar, but they all have different shapes. Each mosque is a work of art, thanks to the rich imagination and creativity of art of the people of the Western Regions. They not only incorporate complex designs into simple architectural styles, but also vividly portray religious culture without idol worship.

The mosque is very large. Everyone must take off their shoes when entering the mosque. The interior is cleanly organized. The carpet is covered with small windows. The roof of the windows is facing the direction of the holy city of Mecca. When the chandelier on it is lit at the same time, it is like stars everywhere. You can imagine the grand occasion of devout Muslims kneeling here to pray on important days.

The shelf is filled with various versions of the Koran. Arabic is a very special language. Yunluo especially admires people who understand Arabic. He can arrange and combine these twisted graphics. Not only can he pronounce it, know the meaning, but he can also write it smoothly and freely. It is really invincible!

When I got used to the clouds of square characters and letters, I couldn't separate these curved figures at all. When I came to Egypt, Nalan Seqi and Yunluo became completely illiterate. Even the numbers here are Arabic and I couldn't recognize the prices when I went to the supermarket. Fortunately, I learned to recognize Arabic numbers from 0-9 from the license plate number (not Arabic numerals), which is a great gain.

You can often see long lines tied to street lights or telephone poles hanging on the streets of Cairo. I wonder if it is used to pray for blessings, make wishes, protect them, or have other uses? There are many things that you don’t need to go into in depth, and they are more beautiful in your imagination.

After leaving the mosque and changing his robes, the guardian would ask Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo to donate money. These donations are as per their own wishes as they wish, and there is no need to force them. Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo will visit the famous Egyptian museum next. Only after going there can you really understand what "ancient" and "bang" are.

The easy-to-reach carvings are all cultural relics from thousands of years ago. Almost all exhibits are marked with "bc" (BC), which proves that it is at least 2,000 years ago and facing ancient Egypt. This is the real time travel.

The museum was designed and built by Mariet, a famous French archaeologist who was known by the Egyptians as the "father of Egyptian museums", in 1863 in Bula, northern Cairo.
Chapter completed!