Throne Hall

Abdeen Palace, located in Cairo, Egypt, marks the inception of modern Cairo. The palace was constructed upon an order by Kedive Ismail after he was enthroned in 1863 and the building process lasted for 10 years. It is named after Sultan Abidin Bey, a military leader during the reign of Mohamed Ali. The palace is a live witness of a continuum of momentous historic events, including the first Orabi-led protest and the crisis between Mohamed Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser. The palace comprises two stories, with the upper story consisting of a reception area, ballrooms, and official functions, while the ground floor houses khedival guard rooms, ceremonial offices, and warehouses. The palace also accommodates several salons, a monumental library, and a theatre with golden-gilded seats