Editing Cairo (section)

===Khan el-Khalili===
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[[File:Khan el-Khalili, Old Cairo, al-Qāhirah, CG, EGY (40944894033).jpg|thumb|A medieval gateway in [[Khan el-Khalili|Khan al-Khalili]]]]

Khan el-Khalili is an ancient [[bazaar]], or marketplace adjacent to the [[Al-Hussein Mosque]]. It dates back to 1385, when Amir Jarkas el-Khalili built a large caravanserai, or khan. (A caravanserai is a hotel for traders, and usually the focal point for any surrounding area.) This original caravanserai building was demolished by [[qansuh al-Ghuri|Sultan al-Ghuri]], who rebuilt it as a new commercial complex in the early 16th century, forming the basis for the network of souqs existing today.{{sfn|Raymond|1993|p=179}} Many medieval elements remain today, including the ornate Mamluk-style gateways.{{sfn|Williams|2008|p=179}} Today, Khan el-Khalili is a major tourist attraction and popular stop for tour groups.{{sfn|O'Neill et al|2012|pp=74–75}}