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Abu Qir Castle
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Abu Qir Castle
Abu Qir Castle is an Islamic castle that was used as a state prison by Muhammad Ali in the early 19th century. It is located in Abu Qir town in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt.
Site Information
Country: Egypt
District: Alexandria Governorate
Site History: 19th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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