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Fort Julien
Fort Julien
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Fort Julien
Fort Julien or Rashid Fort is a historic fort located on the west bank of the Nile north-west of Rashid city, Egypt. It was built in 1470 AD by the Mamluk sultan al-Ashraf Qaytbay. Fort Julien became famous as the place where the Rosetta Stone was found in 1799 AD.
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Country: Egypt
District: Beheira Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 15th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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