Bab al-Azab, Military tower in Cairo, Egypt
The gate features two rectangular towers with massive brass-bound wooden doors, constructed as part of the Citadel's defensive structure in Cairo.
In March 1811, Mohammed Ali orchestrated a strategic elimination of 500 Mameluke chiefs at this location, marking the end of their power.
The gate stands as an entry point to six archaeological sites, reflecting the military architecture of Islamic rule in medieval Cairo.
The gate contains multiple warehouses and single-story buildings that previously served as dormitories for Ottoman soldiers stationed at the Citadel.
The towers contained mechanisms to pour hot oil on invaders, demonstrating advanced defensive techniques used in medieval fortress construction.
Location: القاهرة
Address: 25 عزب، Al Qolali, Al Azbakeya, Cairo Governorate 4252360, Egypt 4252360 4252360
GPS coordinates: 30.03112,31.25810
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:04
Cairo is home to millennia of history. The Giza Pyramids, built between 2686 and 2494 BC, stand alongside Fatimid mosques like the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 879, and Mamluk fortifications such as Saladin's Citadel from the 12th century. Religious heritage reflects community diversity: Saint Serge Church dates to the 4th century, while Sainte-Marie Church from the 7th century reuses elements of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Cairo Museum, opened in 1902, displays over 120,000 archaeological artifacts including Tutankhamun’s burial mask. Khan Al-Khalili market, established in 1382, continues traditional trade along its alleys lined with spice and craft shops. The Gayer Anderson House exemplifies 16th-century Ottoman residential architecture. These sites span Egypt’s history from pharaonic antiquity to the Ottoman period.
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