Established in the late 14th century by Emir Jaharkas al-Khalili under Sultan Barquq, Khan El-Khalili evolved from a caravanserai into Cairo’s most famous bazaar. Its winding alleys are filled with shops selling spices, jewelry, textiles, lamps, antiques, and more, set amid Mamluk-era architecture. Cafés like El-Fishawy enrich its cultural charm.