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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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