Take an architectural tour of Egypt reflecting the different religious faiths
Mosques and other religious architecture in Egypt
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NARRATOR: Egypt's architectural landscape reflects the different faiths of its people. The majority of the population, a full nine-tenths, is Muslim, as the numerous mosques attest.
But there are also many Coptic Christians. Their religious services are performed in Coptic, the only surviving example of the ancient Egyptian language.
In Cairo there are Catholic and Protestant churches, as well as churches of the Maronite and Eastern Orthodox faiths.
But there are also many Coptic Christians. Their religious services are performed in Coptic, the only surviving example of the ancient Egyptian language.
In Cairo there are Catholic and Protestant churches, as well as churches of the Maronite and Eastern Orthodox faiths.