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Al-Qusayr Fortress

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Al-Qusayr Fortress

Al-Qusayr Fortress is an Ottoman fortress in the town center of Quseir, Egypt. It was built in the 16th century AD during the reign of Sultan Selim to protect trade links with India.

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Country: Egypt

District: Red Sea Governorate

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 16th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 14 m

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