Create your Cairo map poster

Parts of modern Cairo have been inhabited for about 6,000 years. The city now contains the Giza pyramid complex and the ancient sites of Memphis and Heliopolis within its urban extent.

Cairo's centre is a dense mixture of small streets and major routes accumulated over many periods. The road hierarchy, rather than a repeated grid, gives the megacity its central texture.

Minor streets and cross-core routes remain visible throughout Cairo's 5.0 km central radius. The frame holds the capital's concentrated road network and central districts.

Dark streets over a sand-colored ground give the ancient capital depth without romantic language. Reverse the contrast only if the minor routes stay visible.

Geographic details sourced from Wikipedia.