Bab al-Futuh, Medieval city gate in El Gamaliya, Egypt.
The Bab al-Futuh features two massive circular towers with arrow-slit windows and geometric patterns carved into its limestone facade.
Constructed in 1087 under Badr al-Gamali, this northern gate replaced an earlier entrance and formed part of Cairo's defensive fortification system.
The gate incorporates architectural elements from Syrian and Byzantine traditions, displaying the cultural exchange prevalent during the Fatimid period.
The structure remains accessible throughout the day and stands at the northern end of Al-Muizz Street, near other historical monuments.
The gate's upper section contains stone brackets shaped like ram heads, representing Mars, which support an overhanging defensive position.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1087
GPS coordinates: 30.05550,31.26340
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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