Low periods of the Nile during the 11th century continued to add to the landscape of Cairo; a new island, known as Geziret al-Fil, first appeared in 1174, but eventually became connected to the mainland. Today, the site of Geziret al-Fil is occupied by the Shubra district. The low periods created another island at the turn of the 14th century that now composes Zamalek and Gezira. Land reclamation efforts by the Mamluks and Ottomans further contributed to expansion on the east bank of the river.
Low periods of the Nile during the 11th century continued to add to the landscape of Cairo; a new island known as Geziret al-Fil first appeared in 1174 but eventually became connected to the mainland Today the site of Geziret al-Fil is occupied by the Shubra district The low periods created another island at the turn of the 14th century that now composes Zamalek and Gezira Land reclamation efforts by the Mamluks and Ottomans further contributed to expansion on the east bank of the river