Cairo old Gates Gates to the Ancient City of Cairo Bab El-Metwali all are Cairo old Gates, Cairo was called the citadel or tabia or forte, i.e. stronghold. It looked like a square; 1200m2 in length and 1100m2 in width. It was surrounded with El Bahr El Azeim (the great sea) from the east, the gulf from the Continue Reading...

Cairo citadel The construction of the Cairo citadel was started by King Saladin in 1170 A.D, and completed by his brother, King El-Addel. It is located on a high hill that overlooks the old city of Cairo. Cairo citadel – saladdin Saladin built this fortress to protect the old city of Cairo, and it mainly consists Continue Reading...