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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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