The main purpose of this book is to examine the architectural works in Egypt constructed during the Ottoman period (1517-1805 A.D.) from the viewpoint of the relationship between Turkish administrative circles and the Egyptian people.

The first volume of Islamic Monuments of Cairo in the Ottoman Period contains information on mosques schools zawiyas and tekkes (religious lodges) etc. The second volume to be published will encompass information on houses caravanserais sabils burial shrines and other buildings.

This book attempts to give a detailed record of Ottoman buildings in Cairo. The entries which are arranged in chronological order include the official registration number the date of construction the names of patrons and the location in Cairo. This is followed by a description of the building information on its status. Finally the main sources mentioning the building in question are cited.