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Saladin Citadel of Cairo
Saladin Citadel of Cairo
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Saladin Citadel of Cairo
Saladin Citadel of Cairo or Cairo Citadel, is a medieval Islamic fortification located in Cairo, Egypt. The Citadel was built by the Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din between 1176 and 1183 AD, to provide protection against Crusaders. The Citadel was later renovated in the 14th and 19th centuries AD respectively by Mamluks and Muhammad Ali Pasha. Cairo Citadel was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 as part of Historic Cairo.
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Country: Egypt
District: Cairo Governorate
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Historic Cairo
Date of Inscription: 1979
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