Engineer Khaled Seddik, Head of the Urban Development Fund, explained that the Darb al-Labbana area in Historic Cairo is witnessing one of the most significant urban and heritage revival projects, as part of a comprehensive plan targeting the restoration of five main districts within Old Cairo.
He pointed out that the site, which has now been transformed into Darb al-Labbana Park, was previously used as a garbage dump and was completely redeveloped within two years to become a clean and well-equipped public space for visitors. The area is surrounded by four prominent historic mosques — Sultan Hassan Mosque, Al-Rifai Mosque, Qaytbay al-Rammah Mosque, and Al-Mahmoudiya Mosque — all located within a radius of no more than 200 square meters.
Seddik stressed that the revival process goes beyond simply improving the external appearance of the place. It primarily aims to preserve the original urban and architectural fabric, including the restoration of old buildings and facades in accordance with in-depth historical studies to ensure the site returns to its authentic state.
He emphasized that the project is not just a traditional urban development initiative but a revival effort focused on preserving the authentic identity of historical districts. It involves treating the buildings in their heritage condition without altering their historical designs or erasing their unique features.
He added that the proximity to such historic mosques makes the restoration and construction efforts even more delicate, requiring great precision and caution in executing any engineering interventions. He also noted that planning may take up to two years, but site conditions or unexpected discoveries could extend the implementation period to twice as long to ensure the project is handled in the best possible way.
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