Arab Conquest of Egypt

Описание: The Arab Conquest of Egypt, which took place in 641 CE, was a significant event that marked the beginning of Islamic rule in the country. This conquest was part of the larger Muslim expansion following the death of Prophet Muhammad.

Egypt was part of the Byzantine Empire and was known for its wealth and strategic importance due to its fertile land and access to the Mediterranean Sea. The country was ruled by a Byzantine governor, and the official religion was Christianity, specifically the Chalcedonian Christianity promoted by the Byzantine Empire.