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Al-Qala'a al-Gabal (Citadel of the Mountain, Al Muqattam)
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position 611
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position 720
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Total score:
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194 points |
Rating visitors:
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4.5 of 4 visitors. |
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Total score now:
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483 points |
Rating visitors now:
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7.6 of 12 visitors. |
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Country:
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Egypt
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Founder:
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Al-Malik al-Nasir Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (also known as Saladin, r. AD 1169–93).
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Building structure:
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Donjon in curtain wall
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Place:
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Cairo
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Castle type:
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City castle
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Era:
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12-th century
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Condition:
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Intact
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Description:
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The Citadel of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, known also as Citadel of the Mountain (Qala'a al-Jabal), is one of the most important landmarks of Cairo and amongst the most imposing military citadels to be built in the Middle Ages. Having assumed power in Egypt S??? |
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Remarkable:
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THe largest tower in the CItadel is Burg al-Muqattam, built in 16th century. It is 24 m in diameter and designed to withstand artillery attacks. |
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