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el-Qasr Village
el-Qasr Village
el-Qasr is a village located in Dakhla Oasis, Egypt. The village is dating back to the 7th century AD. It became very important in the 12th century during the Ayyubid Sultanate. There is a Roman fortress located under the villge and it is dating back to the 1st century AD.
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Country: Egypt
District: New Valley Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 1st Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Roman & Islamic Monuments
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