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Qalaat Barquq
Qalaat Barquq
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Qalaat Barquq
Qalaat Barquq is an Islamic fort located in Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. It was constructed during the reign of the Mamluk Burji Sultan Barquq in 1387 AD.
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Country: Palestine
District: Gaza Strip
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 14th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 41 m
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