Citadel of Cairo

12th century1176Egypt

CountryEgypt

RegionCairo

Period12th century

Year Built1176

About Citadel of Cairo

Built by Saladin to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. The Mosque of Muhammad Ali is known as the Alabaster Mosque. Saladin used the citadel as his residence. Napoleon used it as his headquarters during the French campaign.

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