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The Arabic translation of Cairo is Al-Qahirah literally means "The Subduer" or "The Victorious.“ The origin of the name is said to come from the appearance of the planet Mars during the founding of the city. The planet Mars is associated with destruction from which the name of the city was derived.  This title was given to the city as many armies were destroyed in attempts to invade Cairo or defeated elsewhere by troops sent from Cairo
 

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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo contains artifact from 4, 5000 years of Egyptian history. The treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb are amazingly detailed with large amounts of gold. Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, although it is believed it was opened in antiquity it was almost completely undisturbed. Tutankhamun was about 18 when he died and is remembered more for the condition of his tomb than for his contribution during his life time.