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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.
Site Information
Country: Egypt
District: South Sinai Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: El-Gendi Fortress
Date of Submission: 1994
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