Abstract

Muhammad Ali dynasty had several ruling residences in Cairo as Citadel of Salah Al-Din (Al Gawhara Palace), Abdeen Palace within the reign of Khedive Ismail until 1952, and Al Qubba palace that was often used by king Fuad and King Farouk. Alexandria was considered the summer Capital of Egypt, Muhammad Ali dynasty used to rule from Ras Al Tin Palace and sometimes Al Montazah Palace during the summer season. Muhammad Ali Founded Ras Al Tin Palace in 1834 and it was the summer ruling residence until 1952. Ras Al Tin Palace is the only Royal Palace that witnessed the glory of Muhammad Ali Dynasty and its fall after more than 150 regnal years in 1952. The Palace witnessed major historical events that took place within modern and contemporary history. On the 5th of September 2015, Ras Al Tin Palace was registered in the Islamic and Coptic monuments Archive by the Supreme Council of Antiquities.

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