The area around present-day Cairo, especially Memphis, had long been a focal point of Ancient Egypt due to its strategic location just upstream from the Nile Delta. However, the origins of the modern city are generally traced back to a series of settlements in the first millennium. Introduction History of Egypt and Cairo Modern Era Geography Climate Education in Cairo Transportation in Cairo Sports Culture Economy Interesting Places in Cairo Public Gardens and Parks Nightlife in Cairo Islamic Monuments in Cairo Other Islamic Sites Christian Coptic Monuments in Cairo Other Attractions