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Cairo Castle in Taiz
Cairo Castle in Taiz
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Cairo Castle in Taiz
Cairo Castle is an old fortress located on the highest mountain in Taiz, Yemen. The castle was built by Sulayhi dynasty in the 12th century AD.
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Country: Yemen
District: Taiz Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 1520 m
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