Mideast in Pictures: A bird's eye view of Cairo's sprawling grandeur
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2026-05-06 00:47:15
This photo taken on May 4, 2026 from a plane shows a view of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
CAIRO, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Aerial views from a descending aircraft reveal the sprawling expanse of Cairo as it hugs the banks of the Nile River, a verdant ribbon cutting through the desert.
As Africa's largest city, the Egyptian capital is home to roughly 23 million people and boasts a history stretching back millennia. It is a metropolis where ancient monuments sit in the shadow of modern high-rises, a place local residents call the "City of all Cities." Enditem
This photo taken on May 4, 2026 from a plane shows a view of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)This photo taken on May 4, 2026 from a plane shows a view of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)This photo taken on May 4, 2026 from a plane shows a view of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)This photo taken on May 4, 2026 from a plane shows a view of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)This photo taken on May 4, 2026 from a plane shows a view of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)This photo taken on May 4, 2026 from a plane shows a view of Cairo, Egypt. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)■
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