Capital city with a view of pyramids

CAIRO

This bustling metropolis sits along the Nile and is home to one of the world’s oldest Islamic universities, Al-Azhar. Its name might remind you of a card game.

This clue points to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, which is famously near the Giza Pyramids. The phrase "with a view of pyramids" hints at the city’s iconic landmarks visible from parts of Cairo. No wordplay here—it’s a straightforward geographic reference to a well-known capital and its ancient monuments.