# Zamalek

Cairo, Egypt

Zamalek is the leafy northern district of Gezira Island in the Nile, home to embassies, Art Deco villas and the Cairo Tower. Once Khedive Ismail's botanical garden, it remains one of Cairo's most genteel quarters.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Zamalek, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 30.06667, 31.21667

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