El-Moez Le-Din Allah Street was the former main thoroughfare of
pre-modern Cairo.

It is an eloquent witness to history, with various monuments spread along both of its sides. It is located near two historic gates to Old Cairo — Bab Fotouh and Bab Nasr — in El-Darb El-Asfar, the most ancient quarter in the capital.

El-Moez Street was also known for the copper industry, hence the name "Coppersmiths Street." To date, many coppersmith shops remain on the street.

Mosques line both sides of El-Moez Street.
All photos by Mai Shaheen


A coppersmith during his work hours in the shop


A copper worker during the work at one of the copper shops


A painter in El-Moez St.


One of the shisha shops in El-Moez St.


The copper shops in El-Moez St.

The minarets in El-Moez St.



El-Moez St.













A sign reads "El-Moez St. Former coppersmiths"


A coppersmith during his work in the shop


A copper worker during the work at one of the copper shops