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Al-Arish Castle
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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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