Bab Al-Futuh

Bab al‑Futuh (Gate of Conquests) is one of the gates in the northern wall of Fatimid Cairo. It...

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Bab Zuwayla

Bab Zuwayla, with its impressive dimensions, perfect stone masonry, and graceful twin minarets...

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Bab Al-Nasr

Bab al‑Nasr (Gate of Victory) is one of the gates of the northern wall of Fatimid Cairo, and opens...

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Cairo's Walls and Gates

Cairo was called the citadel or forte, i.e. stronghold. It looked like a square; 1200m2 in length...

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