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Bab Zuweila

  • Al-Darb Al-Ahmar, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Bab Zuweila, one of Cairo’s remaining medieval gates, was built in the 11th century as part of the city’s southern fortifications. Its towering minarets and impressive architecture served both as a defensive structure and a symbol of power during the Fatimid period. Today, visitors can climb the gate for panoramic views of historic Cairo, making it a key cultural and historical landmark.

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