Bab al-Nasr, Fortified gateway in Old Cairo, Egypt
Bab al-Nasr features two rectangular stone towers flanking a semicircular arch, incorporating arrow slits and vaulted passages throughout its structure.
The gate was constructed in 1087 by Fatimid vizier Badr al-Jamali to replace an earlier structure and strengthen the northern defenses of Cairo.
The Arabic inscriptions on the gate include a Shi'a version of the Shahada and texts praising Badr al-Jamali, reflecting Fatimid religious traditions.
The gate contains internal guard rooms and living quarters connected by passages, demonstrating its dual function as both defense point and residence.
Napoleon's forces named the eastern and western towers Tour Courbin and Tour Julien, marking their presence during the French occupation period.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1087
GPS coordinates: 30.05420,31.26470
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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