Medieval Wall Fragments Found During Al-Sayeda Aisha Square Revamp
The uncovered wall sections formed part of Cairo’s 12th-century fortifications under the Fatimid dynasty.
Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber announced the discovery of fragments of the city’s medieval defensive wall during redevelopment works at Al-Sayeda Aisha Square. The square is being transformed into a pedestrian tourist corridor linking the Citadel to mosques like Al-Rifa’i and Sultan Hassan, with increased green spaces and a ban on vehicular traffic.
Saber confirmed the imminent dismantling of the accident-prone Al-Sayeda Aisha Bridge, built in the 1980s and linked to 15 crashes in 2024 due to its hazardous curvature. Traffic will be rerouted via a new axis behind Al-Masbah Mosque, connecting to Salah Salem Road via a planned overpass. The first phase of the alternative route is nearing completion, with a second-phase bridge over the Civilisations Axis to follow.
The uncovered wall sections formed part of Cairo’s 12th-century fortifications under the Fatimid dynasty. No preservation plans were detailed, but the governor stressed the revamp prioritises pedestrian safety and heritage visibility.
