Al-Arish Castle

fortification

Al-Arish Castle

Al-Arish Castle is a defensive fortifications constructed by the Ottoman Empire in 1560 AD. It is located in the Egyptian city of Arish.

Site Information

Country: Egypt

District: North Sinai Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 16th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

UNESCO Tentative List

Part of: North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone

Date of Submission: 1994

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