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Mosque of Ibn Tulun vs Step Pyramid of Djoser
Both are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mosque of Ibn Tulun is preferred by most writers compared to Step Pyramid of Djoser. Mosque of Ibn Tulun has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 4 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
al-Basatin, off al-Saliba Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"This huge congregational mosque was built in 879 by Ahmad Ibn Tulun with the intention of accommodating his entire army during Friday prayers."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The oldest mosque in Cairo to have retained its original appearance (9C)."
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Frommer's
"This huge and magnificent mosque and enclosure is almost all that remains of a 9th-century city built here by an enterprising upstart named Ahmad Ibn Tulun"
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Step Pyramid of Djoser
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Saqqara, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"The pyramid complex was built in the 3rd Dynasty (2649–2575 BC) for the pharaoh Djoser by his architect Imhotep, and it has been undergoing study and restoration since 1927."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This royal tomb, which the Pharaoh's soul climbed to reach the afterlife, is testament to the genius of Imhotep."
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Afar Magazine
"Built in the 27th century BC, this huge structure predates others and shows a different type of pharaoh tomb."
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