| Khan el-Khalili | |
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| Native name Arabic: خان الخليلي | |
 Bab al-Ghuri and shops in the souq | |
| Type | Bazaar, Souq |
| Location | Cairo, Egypt |
| Coordinates | 30°02′51″N 31°15′44″E / 30.04750°N 31.26222°E |
| Founded | Establishment of the first "Khan al-Khalili" between 1382 and 1389 |
| Founder | Jaharkas al-Khalili |
| Architectural style(s) | Islamic architecture, Mamluk architecture |
| Website | https://www.khanelkhalilicairo.com |
  Location of Khan el-Khalili in Egypt | |
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Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليلي) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs. The name Khan el-Khalili historically referred to a single building in the area; today it refers to the entire shopping district.[1]
- ^ Seif, O.; Spencer, J. (1991). Khan Al-Khalili: A Comprehensive Mapped Guide to Cairo's Historic Bazaar. American University in Cairo Press.
Once the name of a single commercial structure, Khan al-Khalili has come to mean the entire district now selling wares to both the tourist and the local citizen