Khan el-Khalili
Khan el-Khalili is a destination in Egypt. Full guide content is generated automatically.
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Overview and significance
The 2009 Khan el-Khalili bombing was a terrorist attack that took place at 6:30 p.m. local time on 22 February 2009 in Khan el-Khalili, a souq in eastern Cairo, Egypt, killing a 17-year-old French teenager and injuring 24 other people. It was the first of the February 2009 Cairo terrorist attacks.
History and heritage
The place sits within the wider cultural and geographic setting of Egypt. For heritage detail, rely on recognised guides, museums or documented local sources rather than unverified claims.
Features and attractions
Its character is shaped by the local landscape, cities & architecture setting and what visitors can responsibly access on the ground. Follow marked routes and respect private or protected ground.
Activities and experiences
The destination also offers context for exploration: seventeen French, one German and three Saudi tourists, as well as three Egyptians, were wounded.
Visitor information
For visitor planning, there were conflicting reports that the bomb was thrown from a balcony or from a motorcycle, but security officials reported that the bomb had exploded under a bench in a garden in the square. For visitor planning, early reports suggest the explosive devices were "primitive".
This editorial information is a starting guide. Verify current visitor rules, fees and access with the official operator.