c. 3100 BCE — Formation of a unified royal state Early royal centres emerge; specific palace identifications remain fragmentary
Formation of a unified royal state Early royal centres emerge; specific palace identifications remain fragmentary
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c. 2613–2181 BCE — Centralized monarchy; Memphis a major royal-administrative centre Palace evidence less monumental than funerary architecture
Centralized monarchy; Memphis a major royal-administrative centre Palace evidence less monumental than funerary architecture
c. 19th century BCE — Middle Kingdom royal authority in the eastern Delta A colossal palace of Amenemhat III at Tell Basta is attested archaeologically.
Middle Kingdom royal authority in the eastern Delta A colossal palace of Amenemhat III at Tell Basta is attested archaeologically.
c. 1640–1530 BCE — Avaris serves as the Hyksos capital in the eastern Delta. A late-Hyksos palace district develops at Avaris / Tell el-Dabʿa.
Avaris serves as the Hyksos capital in the eastern Delta. A late-Hyksos palace district develops at Avaris / Tell el-Dabʿa.
c. 1500–1400 BCE — Egypt reoccupies and transforms the former Avaris region. Tuthmosid palace precinct at Ezbet Helmi / Perunefer, including palaces decorated
Egypt reoccupies and transforms the former Avaris region. Tuthmosid palace precinct at Ezbet Helmi / Perunefer, including palaces decorated with Minoan wall paintings.
c. 1390s–1350s BCE — Egypt at a high point of New Kingdom royal power Malqata palace city developed
Egypt at a high point of New Kingdom royal power Malqata palace city developed
c. 1350s BCE — Akhetaten founded as new royal capital Great Palace, King’s House, North Palace and other royal structures built
Akhetaten founded as new royal capital Great Palace, King’s House, North Palace and other royal structures built
after c. 1330s BCE — Court leaves Akhetaten Amarna palace system loses royal function
Court leaves Akhetaten Amarna palace system loses royal function
13th c. BCE — Royal centre shifts toward eastern Delta Pi-Ramesses develops as royal capital; ceremonial palace at Ramesseum
Royal centre shifts toward eastern Delta Pi-Ramesses develops as royal capital; ceremonial palace at Ramesseum
12th c. BCE — Last major reign of New Kingdom Palace phases at Medinet Habu
Last major reign of New Kingdom Palace phases at Medinet Habu
305 BCE — Ptolemaic monarchy established Alexandria’s royal quarter becomes dynastic centre
Ptolemaic monarchy established Alexandria’s royal quarter becomes dynastic centre
30 BCE — End of Ptolemaic monarchy Ptolemaic royal quarter passes into Roman imperial world
End of Ptolemaic monarchy Ptolemaic royal quarter passes into Roman imperial world
7th century — Successive Asuka imperial palaces
Successive Asuka imperial palaces
694–710 — Fujiwara Palace and Fujiwara-kyō
Fujiwara Palace and Fujiwara-kyō
710–784 — Heijō Palace at Nara
Heijō Palace at Nara
784–794 — Nagaoka Palace
Nagaoka Palace
794 — Capital moves to Heian-kyō; Heian Palace established
Capital moves to Heian-kyō; Heian Palace established
early 9th century — Emperor Saga develops Saga-in
Emperor Saga develops Saga-in
late 9th century — Emperor Uda's Omuro/Ninna-ji residential tradition
Emperor Uda's Omuro/Ninna-ji residential tradition
c. 870s CE — al-Qata’i founded as a new dynastic capital. Dar al-Imara, the ruler’s palace, stands beside Ibn Tulun Mosque.
al-Qata’i founded as a new dynastic capital. Dar al-Imara, the ruler’s palace, stands beside Ibn Tulun Mosque.
10th–11th c. — Cairo develops as dynastic capital Western Palace and Bayn al-Qasrayn palace system develop
Cairo develops as dynastic capital Western Palace and Bayn al-Qasrayn palace system develop
905 CE — Tulunid rule ends; al-Qata’i is destroyed. The Tulunid palace-city is lost; Ibn Tulun Mosque survives.
Tulunid rule ends; al-Qata’i is destroyed. The Tulunid palace-city is lost; Ibn Tulun Mosque survives.
969 CE — Fatimid conquest; foundation of al-Qahira Great Eastern Palace / Fatimid royal centre established
Fatimid conquest; foundation of al-Qahira Great Eastern Palace / Fatimid royal centre established
1170s–1207 — New fortified sovereign centre develops Cairo Citadel built; residential royal use consolidated under successors
New fortified sovereign centre develops Cairo Citadel built; residential royal use consolidated under successors
1171 — Fatimid Caliphate abolished Fatimid palaces enter dismantling and reuse phase
Fatimid Caliphate abolished Fatimid palaces enter dismantling and reuse phase
1190 — Philippe Auguste founded the medieval Louvre fortress.
Philippe Auguste founded the medieval Louvre fortress.
1240–1243 CE — al-Salih creates a new fortified royal centre on Roda Island. Roda Citadel is built as a sovereign household and military enclosure; its pal
al-Salih creates a new fortified royal centre on Roda Island. Roda Citadel is built as a sovereign household and military enclosure; its palace becomes a royal residence and audience setting.
c. 1248 CE — Late Ayyubid court on Roda Island. The palace / iwan of al-Salih is documented as an important prototype in Cairene residential architecture
Late Ayyubid court on Roda Island. The palace / iwan of al-Salih is documented as an important prototype in Cairene residential architecture.
1250 — Mamluk rule begins Citadel inherited and expanded as sultanic palace complex
Mamluk rule begins Citadel inherited and expanded as sultanic palace complex
1293–1341 — Major Mamluk court phase Monumental palatial development at the Citadel
Major Mamluk court phase Monumental palatial development at the Citadel
1313–1314 CE — The Citadel is monumentalised during al-Nasir Muhammad’s third reign. Qasr al-Ablaq (Ablaq Palace) is built inside the Citadel as a principa
The Citadel is monumentalised during al-Nasir Muhammad’s third reign. Qasr al-Ablaq (Ablaq Palace) is built inside the Citadel as a principal sovereign palace.
1326–1327 — Bursa becomes Ottoman centre Bursa Bey Palace established.
Bursa becomes Ottoman centre Bursa Bey Palace established.
1331 — Tsuchimikado Higashinotōin becomes established imperial residence site
Tsuchimikado Higashinotōin becomes established imperial residence site
1337 — Emperor Hanazono converts imperial villa into Myōshin-ji
Emperor Hanazono converts imperial villa into Myōshin-ji
1364 — Charles V transformed the Louvre into a royal residence and made Vincennes a major sovereign fortress-palace.
Charles V transformed the Louvre into a royal residence and made Vincennes a major sovereign fortress-palace.
15th century — Edirne court expands Tunca-side New Edirne Palace develops.
Edirne court expands Tunca-side New Edirne Palace develops.
1453 — Constantinople conquered Old Palace at Beyazıt precedes Topkapı.
Constantinople conquered Old Palace at Beyazıt precedes Topkapı.
1460–1478 — Imperial government consolidated in Constantinople Topkapı / Saray-ı Cedîd-i Âmire constructed.
Imperial government consolidated in Constantinople Topkapı / Saray-ı Cedîd-i Âmire constructed.
1472 — Çinili Köşk completed.
Çinili Köşk completed.
1487–1491 — Faceted Chamber built for Ivan III's Grand Princely Palace
Faceted Chamber built for Ivan III's Grand Princely Palace
1498–1515 — Blois became a principal urban royal palace under Louis XII.
Blois became a principal urban royal palace under Louis XII.
1515–1547 — François I created a Renaissance network of royal building sites across France.
François I created a Renaissance network of royal building sites across France.
1517 — Ottoman conquest of Egypt Citadel continues as centre of delegated imperial government
Ottoman conquest of Egypt Citadel continues as centre of delegated imperial government
1564 — Catherine de Médicis began the Tuileries Palace during the reign of Charles IX.
Catherine de Médicis began the Tuileries Palace during the reign of Charles IX.
1590–1591 — İncili Köşk built.
İncili Köşk built.
1595–1610 — Henri IV's Grand Design linked Louvre and Tuileries with the Grande Galerie.
Henri IV's Grand Design linked Louvre and Tuileries with the Grande Galerie.
c.1596–1603 — Davud Pasha estate becomes major imperial palace complex.
Davud Pasha estate becomes major imperial palace complex.
17th century — Alexei Mikhailovich develops Kolomenskoye wooden palace
Alexei Mikhailovich develops Kolomenskoye wooden palace
1615 onward — Katsura Imperial Villa develops
Katsura Imperial Villa develops
1623–1624 — Louis XIII built the first Versailles hunting lodge.
Louis XIII built the first Versailles hunting lodge.
1630 — Kyoto Sentō and Ōmiya palace tradition formalized
Kyoto Sentō and Ōmiya palace tradition formalized
1635–1636 — Terem Palace built for Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich
Terem Palace built for Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich
1635 — Revan Pavilion built.
Revan Pavilion built.
1638–1639 — Baghdad Pavilion built.
Baghdad Pavilion built.
1643 — Sepetçiler Pavilion built.
Sepetçiler Pavilion built.
1656–1659 — Shugakuin Imperial Villa built
Shugakuin Imperial Villa built
1660s–1682 — Louis XIV moved from Saint-Germain and Vincennes toward the Versailles-centred court.
Louis XIV moved from Saint-Germain and Vincennes toward the Versailles-centred court.
1671–1682 — Izmailovo palace complex built on artificial island
Izmailovo palace complex built on artificial island
1682 — The royal court was formally installed at Versailles.
The royal court was formally installed at Versailles.
1711–1727 — Grand Menshikov Palace built at Oranienbaum
Grand Menshikov Palace built at Oranienbaum
1714 onward — Peterhof develops as grand imperial summer residence
Peterhof develops as grand imperial summer residence
1715–1774 — Louis XV supplemented Versailles with a dense network of intimate and hunting residences.
Louis XV supplemented Versailles with a dense network of intimate and hunting residences.
1716–1720 — Peter I's wooden palace at Strelna built
Peter I's wooden palace at Strelna built
1725–1726 — Tulip Era Neşetabad developed.
Tulip Era Neşetabad developed.
1743 — Oranienbaum granted to heir Peter Feodorovich and Catherine Alekseevna
Oranienbaum granted to heir Peter Feodorovich and Catherine Alekseevna
1754–1762 — Present Winter Palace constructed for Empress Elizabeth
Present Winter Palace constructed for Empress Elizabeth
1758–1762 — Palace of Peter III built
Palace of Peter III built
1762–1768 — Chinese Palace built for Catherine II
Chinese Palace built for Catherine II
1766–1781 — Gatchina Palace built for Grigory Orlov
Gatchina Palace built for Grigory Orlov
1779–1788 — Elite residential culture in Ottoman Cairo Musafirkhana Palace constructed before the Muhammad Ali dynasty
Elite residential culture in Ottoman Cairo Musafirkhana Palace constructed before the Muhammad Ali dynasty
1782–1786 — Pavlovsk Palace built by Charles Cameron
Pavlovsk Palace built by Charles Cameron
1789 — The royal family left Versailles for the Tuileries, shifting the monarchy back to Paris.
The royal family left Versailles for the Tuileries, shifting the monarchy back to Paris.
1792 onward — Alexander Palace begun by Giacomo Quarenghi
Alexander Palace begun by Giacomo Quarenghi
1797–1801 — Mikhailovsky Castle built for Paul I
Mikhailovsky Castle built for Paul I
1799 — Priory Palace completed
Priory Palace completed
Early 19th c. — New ruling house begins building and acquiring its own residential network Musafirkhana acquired by Muhammad Ali and used as dynastic guest
New ruling house begins building and acquiring its own residential network Musafirkhana acquired by Muhammad Ali and used as dynastic guest palace
First half of 19th century — The ruling house establishes a broad residential zone along the Nilefront. Qasr al-Dubara emerges as a dynastic palace later associated with
The ruling house establishes a broad residential zone along the Nilefront. Qasr al-Dubara emerges as a dynastic palace later associated with Münire Sultan and Princess Amina Ilhami.
late 19th century — Lower Dacha created for Nicholas II at Alexandria
Lower Dacha created for Nicholas II at Alexandria
early 19th c. — Old Beşiktaş waterfront palace rebuilt and expanded.
Old Beşiktaş waterfront palace rebuilt and expanded.
1804–1814 — Napoleon reused and redesigned the former royal residence network as an imperial palace system.
Napoleon reused and redesigned the former royal residence network as an imperial palace system.
1805 — Muhammad Ali becomes ruler; new ruling house established Beginning of modern dynastic palace era
Muhammad Ali becomes ruler; new ruling house established Beginning of modern dynastic palace era
c.1805 — Early dynastic consolidation under Muhammad Ali Qasr al-Nil established as a dynastic residence on the Nile
Early dynastic consolidation under Muhammad Ali Qasr al-Nil established as a dynastic residence on the Nile
1808 — — Shubra Palace Estate begun
— Shubra Palace Estate begun
1809–1814 — Second Sa'dabad built.
Second Sa'dabad built.
1814 — Muhammad Ali consolidates his new ruling order. Al-Gawhara Palace is built inside the Cairo Citadel.
Muhammad Ali consolidates his new ruling order. Al-Gawhara Palace is built inside the Cairo Citadel.
c. 1820 — The household of Muhammad Ali expands its palace geography south and west of historic Cairo. Al-Qasr Al-Aly is completed as a major dynastic
The household of Muhammad Ali expands its palace geography south and west of historic Cairo. Al-Qasr Al-Aly is completed as a major dynastic palace.
1821 — — Shubra complex substantially completed
— Shubra complex substantially completed
1826–1827 — Royal household remains centred partly within the Citadel Harem Palace constructed in the northern enclosure of Cairo Citadel
Royal household remains centred partly within the Citadel Harem Palace constructed in the northern enclosure of Cairo Citadel
1826–1829 — Alexandria estate and Cottage Palace created
Alexandria estate and Cottage Palace created
1829 — Early consultative government develops under the Muhammad Ali state. The first Majlis al-Mashura is associated with Al-Qasr Al-Aly.
Early consultative government develops under the Muhammad Ali state. The first Majlis al-Mashura is associated with Al-Qasr Al-Aly.
1830–1848 — The July Monarchy combined the state palace at the Tuileries with the Orléans family's private residence network.
The July Monarchy combined the state palace at the Tuileries with the Orléans family's private residence network.
1834 — — Ras El Tin construction begins
— Ras El Tin construction begins
1838–1850 — Grand Kremlin Palace built under Nicholas I
Grand Kremlin Palace built under Nicholas I
1838–1860 — Farm transformed into palace for Alexander II
Farm transformed into palace for Alexander II
1843–1856 — Tanzimat era Dolmabahçe constructed.
Tanzimat era Dolmabahçe constructed.
1848 — Dynastic succession Ras El Tin completed / enters later phases of royal use
Dynastic succession Ras El Tin completed / enters later phases of royal use
1848–1855 — Ihlamur pavilions constructed.
Ihlamur pavilions constructed.
c.1850 — The Abbas I branch expands its residential geography within Cairo. Abbas I acquires, rebuilds and enlarges El-Ataba El-Khadra Palace for his
The Abbas I branch expands its residential geography within Cairo. Abbas I acquires, rebuilds and enlarges El-Ataba El-Khadra Palace for his mother Banba Kadin.
1851 — Al-Hilmiya develops around a new sovereign estate. Al-Hilmiya Palace is completed; the palace and its gardens give their name and form to th
Al-Hilmiya develops around a new sovereign estate. Al-Hilmiya Palace is completed; the palace and its gardens give their name and form to the surrounding district.
1852–1870 — The Second Empire renewed the imperial palace circuit and completed the New Louvre.
The Second Empire renewed the imperial palace circuit and completed the New Louvre.
after 1854 — Sa’id succeeds Abbas I Earlier Qasr al-Nil replaced/rebuilt; complex later develops strong military function
Sa’id succeeds Abbas I Earlier Qasr al-Nil replaced/rebuilt; complex later develops strong military function
1855 — Present Kyoto Imperial Palace largely rebuilt
Present Kyoto Imperial Palace largely rebuilt
1856 — Imperial court moves from Topkapı Dolmabahçe becomes principal imperial palace.
Imperial court moves from Topkapı Dolmabahçe becomes principal imperial palace.
1856–1857 — Küçüksu rebuilt in masonry.
Küçüksu rebuilt in masonry.
1863 — Ismail succeeds Abdeen Palace commissioned
Ismail succeeds Abdeen Palace commissioned
1863–1865 — Beylerbeyi Palace built.
Beylerbeyi Palace built.
1867 — — Qubba Palace construction begins
— Qubba Palace construction begins
1868–1869 — Court moves from Kyoto to Tokyo; Edo Castle becomes Imperial Palace
Court moves from Kyoto to Tokyo; Edo Castle becomes Imperial Palace
1869 — Suez Canal opens Gezira Palace associated with international royal hospitality
Suez Canal opens Gezira Palace associated with international royal hospitality
1870s — Government shifts away from Citadel Abdeen becomes principal seat of government
Government shifts away from Citadel Abdeen becomes principal seat of government
1870s — The khedivial family establishes a cluster of dynastic palaces in al-Munira. Princess Jamila Palace and Princess Tawhida Palace / Qasr al-In
The khedivial family establishes a cluster of dynastic palaces in al-Munira. Princess Jamila Palace and Princess Tawhida Palace / Qasr al-Insha are established as royal-family residences.
c.1871 — Expansion of modern Ismailia quarter Ismailia Palace established in the emerging modern centre of Cairo
Expansion of modern Ismailia quarter Ismailia Palace established in the emerging modern centre of Cairo
1871 — The Tuileries Palace burned during the Paris Commune and was later demolished.
The Tuileries Palace burned during the Paris Commune and was later demolished.
1871 — Current Çırağan Palace completed.
Current Çırağan Palace completed.
1872 — — Qubba construction completed
— Qubba construction completed
c.1872–1874 — Ismail’s daughters and dynastic household receive major residences in the modernising capital. Princess Faiqa Palace is built in al-Munira;
Ismail’s daughters and dynastic household receive major residences in the modernising capital. Princess Faiqa Palace is built in al-Munira; exact year remains under audit between 1872 and 1874.
1873 — Royal wedding celebrations Qubba officially inaugurated
Royal wedding celebrations Qubba officially inaugurated
1876–1909 — Yıldız becomes centre of government Yıldız Palace functions as principal imperial residence and government complex.
Yıldız becomes centre of government Yıldız Palace functions as principal imperial residence and government complex.
1879 — Ismail deposed Ismail departs Egypt from Ras El Tin; royal transition
Ismail deposed Ismail departs Egypt from Ras El Tin; royal transition
1879 — Ismail abdicates; Tewfik becomes Khedive Tewfik documented residing at Ismailia Palace immediately before accession
Ismail abdicates; Tewfik becomes Khedive Tewfik documented residing at Ismailia Palace immediately before accession
1881 — Alexander III makes Gatchina a principal imperial residence
Alexander III makes Gatchina a principal imperial residence
1882–1883 — British political control is established after the occupation of Egypt. Qasr al-Dubara is taken into use by the British diplomatic authority
British political control is established after the occupation of Egypt. Qasr al-Dubara is taken into use by the British diplomatic authority / Residency.
1884 — Nijo Castle becomes Nijo Imperial Villa
Nijo Castle becomes Nijo Imperial Villa
1885–1891 — Palace of Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich built by Maximilian Messmacher
Palace of Grand Duke Mikhail Mikhailovich built by Maximilian Messmacher
1886 — A new generation of dynastic princes develops private residences outside the principal sovereign palace system. CULTNAT dates Omar Pasha Tou
A new generation of dynastic princes develops private residences outside the principal sovereign palace system. CULTNAT dates Omar Pasha Toussoun Palace in Shubra to 1886.
1887–1889 — Former Stieglitz mansion adapted as residence of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich
Former Stieglitz mansion adapted as residence of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich
1888 — Meiji Palace completed
Meiji Palace completed
1889 / 1898 — Wilhelm II visits Şale Pavilion enlarged for imperial guest accommodation.
Wilhelm II visits Şale Pavilion enlarged for imperial guest accommodation.
1890 — Cairo’s former royal estates increasingly enter urban redevelopment. Part of the Al-Hilmiya Palace garden is taken over by the Ministry of P
Cairo’s former royal estates increasingly enter urban redevelopment. Part of the Al-Hilmiya Palace garden is taken over by the Ministry of Public Works for residential development.
1890 — Romanov summer residence built at Borjomi by W. Schweier
Romanov summer residence built at Borjomi by W. Schweier
1891 — — Major fire damages Abdeen Palace
— Major fire damages Abdeen Palace
1892 — New reign Montaza royal estate development begins; Salamlek associated with summer court
New reign Montaza royal estate development begins; Salamlek associated with summer court
1892 — A cadastral map records Mounira Palace. Mounira Palace exists within a dynastic residential landscape on land formerly belonging to Ibrahim
A cadastral map records Mounira Palace. Mounira Palace exists within a dynastic residential landscape on land formerly belonging to Ibrahim Pasha’s gardens.
1892–1895 — Likani Palace developed in the Borjomi resort landscape
Likani Palace developed in the Borjomi resort landscape
1893 — Numazu Imperial Villa built
Numazu Imperial Villa built
1896 — Dynastic property transfer. Amina Ilhami gives Mounira Palace to her daughter Princess Nimetallah Tawfiq.
Dynastic property transfer. Amina Ilhami gives Mounira Palace to her daughter Princess Nimetallah Tawfiq.
1896–1899 — Muhammad Ali dynasty branches maintain residences in Khedival Cairo Prince Said Halim Palace designed by Antonio Lasciac; intended princely
Muhammad Ali dynasty branches maintain residences in Khedival Cairo Prince Said Halim Palace designed by Antonio Lasciac; intended princely residence but reportedly never occupied by commissioner
1898–1905 — Mounira Palace changes hands within the dynasty. Prince Ibrahim Hilmi probably rebuilds the palace partly on earlier foundations and adds tw
Mounira Palace changes hands within the dynasty. Prince Ibrahim Hilmi probably rebuilds the palace partly on earlier foundations and adds two wings by 1905.
1899 — Nikkō Tamozawa Imperial Villa established
Nikkō Tamozawa Imperial Villa established
1900–1929 — — Manial Palace complex constructed
— Manial Palace complex constructed
c.1900–1906 — Dynastic residences expand around central Cairo Princess Nimetallah / Kamal al-Din Palace developed; exact source chronology differs
Dynastic residences expand around central Cairo Princess Nimetallah / Kamal al-Din Palace developed; exact source chronology differs
mid-20th century — The old royal Nilefront is progressively redeveloped. Qasr al-Dubara is demolished; its name survives in Cairo’s urban memory.
The old royal Nilefront is progressively redeveloped. Qasr al-Dubara is demolished; its name survives in Cairo’s urban memory.
1903 — Urban densification transforms earlier nineteenth-century royal estates. Al-Hilmiya Palace is demolished; the second phase of al-Hilmiya al-
Urban densification transforms earlier nineteenth-century royal estates. Al-Hilmiya Palace is demolished; the second phase of al-Hilmiya al-Gadida development follows.
1905 onward — Alexander Palace becomes the main family home of Nicholas II
Alexander Palace becomes the main family home of Nicholas II
1907 — The French Ministry of Public Instruction acquires the property. Mounira Palace becomes the permanent home of the Institut français d’archéo
The French Ministry of Public Instruction acquires the property. Mounira Palace becomes the permanent home of the Institut français d’archéologie orientale.
1908 — Future Sultan maintains Heliopolis residence Sultana Malak / Hussein Kamel Palace designed by Alexandre Marcel
Future Sultan maintains Heliopolis residence Sultana Malak / Hussein Kamel Palace designed by Alexandre Marcel
1909 — Akasaka Crown Prince Palace completed
Akasaka Crown Prince Palace completed
1909 — Constitutional era Çırağan assigned to Parliament.
Constitutional era Çırağan assigned to Parliament.
1910 — Çırağan interior destroyed by fire.
Çırağan interior destroyed by fire.
1914 — Egypt becomes Sultanate under British protection Royal residences continue under changed title and state form
Egypt becomes Sultanate under British protection Royal residences continue under changed title and state form
1917 — Imperial palace system ends as living monarchy
Imperial palace system ends as living monarchy
1919 — Royal marriage Fuad I and Nazli marry at Qubba
Royal marriage Fuad I and Nazli marry at Qubba
Early 1920s — Princely branches of the ruling house maintain private estates in Zamalek Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace established; later becomes cultural cent
Princely branches of the ruling house maintain private estates in Zamalek Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace established; later becomes cultural centre and Museum of Islamic Ceramics
1922 — Kingdom of Egypt established Existing palace network becomes architecture of the Egyptian kingdom
Kingdom of Egypt established Existing palace network becomes architecture of the Egyptian kingdom
c.1922–1923 — The extended royal family maintains residences in fashionable Zamalek as well as Alexandria. Princess Bahiga Hassan acquires Villa Lyons, su
The extended royal family maintains residences in fashionable Zamalek as well as Alexandria. Princess Bahiga Hassan acquires Villa Lyons, subsequently known as Palais Toussoun.
1922 — Sultanate abolished Ottoman sovereign palace system ends.
Sultanate abolished Ottoman sovereign palace system ends.
1924 — Caliphate abolished Final dynastic use of the imperial palaces ends.
Caliphate abolished Final dynastic use of the imperial palaces ends.
1925–1929 — — Haramlik Palace built at Montaza
— Haramlik Palace built at Montaza
1927 — — Former Gloria Hotel acquired and converted into Al-Safa Palace
— Former Gloria Hotel acquired and converted into Al-Safa Palace
1931 — State institutions increasingly occupy former dynastic properties. Princess Faiqa Palace is rented for the education administration, beginni
State institutions increasingly occupy former dynastic properties. Princess Faiqa Palace is rented for the education administration, beginning its long government use.
1933 — Prince Asaka Residence completed
Prince Asaka Residence completed
1938 — Marriage of Farouk and Farida Qubba hosts royal wedding
Marriage of Farouk and Farida Qubba hosts royal wedding
1939 — — Tahra Palace acquired for Queen Farida
— Tahra Palace acquired for Queen Farida
1942 — Late monarchy period. Farouk’s Corner is built as a royal Nile-side rest house at Helwan.
Late monarchy period. Farouk’s Corner is built as a royal Nile-side rest house at Helwan.
1945 — Meiji Palace destroyed
Meiji Palace destroyed
23 July 1952 — Free Officers Revolution begins Royal palace system enters its final monarchical days
Free Officers Revolution begins Royal palace system enters its final monarchical days
26 July 1952 — Farouk abdicates; Fuad II becomes king Farouk departs Egypt from Ras El Tin aboard Al-Mahroussa
Farouk abdicates; Fuad II becomes king Farouk departs Egypt from Ras El Tin aboard Al-Mahroussa
18 June 1953 — Monarchy abolished; Republic declared Royal palaces pass into republican state, museum, institutional and other uses
Monarchy abolished; Republic declared Royal palaces pass into republican state, museum, institutional and other uses
1968–1969 — Current Kyūden completed and opened
Current Kyūden completed and opened
1971 — Suzaki Imperial Villa built
Suzaki Imperial Villa built
1981 — Current Hayama Imperial Villa rebuilt
Current Hayama Imperial Villa rebuilt
1998 — Post-monarchical heritage period Musafirkhana Palace destroyed by fire
Post-monarchical heritage period Musafirkhana Palace destroyed by fire
2021 — Emperor and Empress move into Fukiage Imperial Residence
Emperor and Empress move into Fukiage Imperial Residence
2022 — Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita move to Akasaka Sentō Gosho
Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita move to Akasaka Sentō Gosho
Before 1848 — Ibrahim Pasha develops his own Cairo palace network before his brief accession in 1848. Al-Qasr Al-Aly and El-Maghara are recorded among the
Ibrahim Pasha develops his own Cairo palace network before his brief accession in 1848. Al-Qasr Al-Aly and El-Maghara are recorded among the palaces built by Ibrahim Pasha; exact sites and construction chronology remain under archival audit.
Murad I period — Edirne develops as Ottoman capital Old Edirne Palace established.
Edirne develops as Ottoman capital Old Edirne Palace established.
Tulip Era — Court culture expands at Kağıthane Sa'dabad palace landscape created.
Court culture expands at Kağıthane Sa'dabad palace landscape created.