In pics: A tour inside historic Cairo University Clock – Egypt Today

In pics: A tour inside historic Cairo University Clock – Egypt Today

CAIRO - 27 December 2022: Egypt Today was keen to pay a special tour to the historic building of the Cairo University Clock, especially after its development, in order to see the details of its establishment, the dynamics of work, and the clock ticks.

Different generations of Egyptians will relate to the phrase "Cairo University clock chimed," which was broadcast on Egyptian radio for years.

The Cairo University Clock building carries historical stories, events, details and structural engineering, especially as it is the second oldest memorial clock in the world after the famously known, Big Ben in England.

Dr. Mohsen Salih, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Archeology at Cairo University, said that the Cairo University clock is one of the main landmarks in the university, explaining that the foundation stone for the Cairo University clock was laid in 1935 and inaugurated in 1937, which is, about 88 years ago.

The clock is a symbol for the importance of time, because any nation with a civilization must be concerned with the element of time, as it is the acquisition of knowledge, achievement, experience, and work.

Dr. Mohsen Salih added that the Cairo University clock is considered one of the important signs of the university, and