The Fatimid Capital was etablished by them in Egypt and named by them as AlQahera. It is still the current capital for Egypt (called Cairo in English).
Cairo. They also lived in Egypt for the new capital
The capital city of the Fatimid Caliphate was Cairo, which was established in 969 CE. Cairo served as the political and cultural center of the Fatimid dynasty, which was known for its significant contributions to art, science, and philosophy. The city was strategically located on the trade routes between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, enhancing its importance in the region.
Cairo has been the capital of the independent country of Egypt or the capital of the province of Egypt under foreign occupation since its construction the 900s C.E. during the Fatimid Caliphate.
Cairo
There were several Fatimid Caliphs. The most famous was ʻAbdullāh al-Mahdī Billahwho founded the Fatimid Caliphate.
Cairo was founded in 969 AD by the Fatimid dynasty, specifically by the general Jawhar al-Siqilli. He established the city as the capital of the Fatimid Caliphate and named it "Al-Qahirah," meaning "The Victorious." The city's location was strategically chosen near the existing settlement of Fustat, which had been established earlier. Over the centuries, Cairo grew into a major cultural and political center in the Islamic world.
The Fatimids were a dynasty that ruled parts of North Africa and the Middle East from the 10th to the 12th century. They were Shia Muslims and established Cairo as their capital. The Fatimids are known for their contributions to art, architecture, and learning during their rule.
Hamid Haji has written: 'Founding the Fatimid State'
The Fatimid Caliphate, an Islamic caliphate ruled by the Fatimid dynasty, was the Muslim power in Jerusalem before the First Crusade. They controlled Jerusalem and its surrounding territories in the 10th and 11th centuries.
The Battle of Ascalon pitted the French Crusaders against the Egyptian Fatimid Caliphate.
Around 1000 years ago, during the early 11th century, Egypt was a part of the Fatimid Caliphate, which was a period of cultural and economic prosperity. Cairo, the capital, was a thriving center of trade, science, and arts, attracting scholars and merchants from across the Islamic world. The population was diverse, including Arabs, Berbers, and various other ethnic groups, contributing to a rich cultural tapestry. However, political instability and power struggles were also present, as the Fatimid authority began to wane, leading to a fragmented political landscape in the region.
It was founded as mosque during the Fatimid Dynasty by the Fatimid commander Jawhar at the orders of the Caliph and Ismaili Imam Al-Muizz as he founded the city for Cairo. It was (probably on Saturday) in Jamadi al-Awwal in the year 359 A.H. Its building was completed on the 9th of Ramadan in the year 361 A.H.(972 AD)
Zengid dynasty, Fatimid rulers of Egypt, Richard I of England, Phillip II of France, Frederick I Barbarossa, Saladin, and Leopold V of Austria.