Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28
SCHOLARS GUIDE
RAMBLES IN CAIRO
Daily Trips Conducte d.
Warm Clothing Is NeCes-
Sary in MidWinter.

CAIRO, Nov. 27.-Reliving pages
OF Egyptian history in the days of the
rulers and mobiles, who left splendid
monuments, seldom seen by the aver
age tourist, will become daily sight
seeing excursion for those visiting
Cairo this winter Under the guidance
Of scholars headed by r. z. Devonshire,
noted author of Egyptian history,
daily tour Of Oriental Cairo may be
participated in by all visitors.
One Of the most conspicuous objects
on approaching Cairo is the mighty
Citadel. Standing in gold outline
against the precipitous background of
the Mokattam Hills, with the towering
minarets of the Mosque of Mohammed
Ali. 1t divides old and new Cairo. The
spur on which the Citadel is erected
may now be reached from Opera
Square by the new street Mohammed
Ali. AS the Sultan Hassan and Ell
Rial Mosques are approached, the
street curves gently to the right, and
between the majestic facades of these
noble edifices striking and beautiful
aspect presents Itself.
To the south is the 18th century
mosque of Sultan Hassan, one of the
great buildings of the world. Beneath
the ceiling decorations are the velvety
carpets which cover the floor. Having
been made in Turkey, the special
Oriental medallions are designed to
harmonic with great areas of green
which cover the ceilings and floor.
Within are the famous 300 mosque
lamps, over 200 of which are in enam-
eled glass. OF interest to visitors are
the handsome bronze trellises and the
inlays and carvings of the windows.
Harem Court Nearby.
On another street cut straight
through the very heart of the Mousky
quarter are the white walls of AL
Azhar, which stands gaudly surrounded
by the Gait Bey's graceful minarets.
Situated in back street, almost hid
den from view, is the Harem Court of
the court favorites, one-time sultan
palace housing the personal ornaments
OF 18th century sultan.
Included in the tour will be a visit
30 the Egyptian Museum, where the
choicest pieces of Egyptian archaeo-
logical discoveries are displayed. The
museum houses nothing which is not
at least 1000 years old.
Many new automobile JOURNEYS have
been opened up for motorists. Aside
from such well known tours as be-
tween Cairo and Suez and along the
Suez Canal to Port Said. or between
Cairo and Alexandria over the new.
modern highway, or across the Libyan
Desert to Fayoum, the adventurous
motorlst now in safety can visit remote
spots almost unknown to tourists a
decade ago. Among them are the
Temple of Jupiter Anon, the oracle
consulted by the Greeks and Romans,
In silva Oasis and Siwas towering sky
scrapers of mud reaching almost 200
feet in air. Wadyn Natrun and Temple
OF the Virgin. the Greek monasteries
OF Mount Sinai. and the Oasis of
Kharga.
The Royal Automobile Club of
Egypt has maps of all roads, includ-
ing the desert routes, lists of all filling
stations and repair shops throughout |
Egypt. 1t has Offices in Alexandria,
Port Said, and Cairo where informa-
ton Is cheerfully provided.
Warm Clothing Advised.
The question of what to wear is AL
ways important to travellers going to
Egypt. Many travellers appear to
Imagine that Egypt is a hot country
the year round and arrive from over
seas with sun topees, light clothing
and sun shades, only to discover that
the weather in December, January and
February is far too cool for such sum-
merry attire. Though the days are
clear and sunny and often pleasantly
warm at midday, and one is spared
the chilly winds, it is cool at nights
and IN the morning-one needs light |
wrap or overcoat. The climate is very
much like that of America in earlv |
autumn and the visitor needs very
much the same clothing as he would
wear IN America at that season.
AT Luxor, $50 miles south of Cairo.