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  • Qalaat Al-Gindi

  • Qalaat Al-Gindi

    Qalaat Al-Gindi is an Islamic castle located in Sinai, Egypt. It was built by Saladin in 1187 AD.
    The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, El-Gendi Fortress.
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Elevation: 640 m

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    Qalaat Al-Gindi

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    1994

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    Castles and Fortresses

    Location

    Egypt

    South Sinai

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    12th Century AD

    Islamic

    Islamic

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    Islamic Monuments

     

     

     

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