Qaitbay Citadel

Fortress in Alexandria, Egypt, built 1477.

Description

Built by Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay, it uses masonry for coastal defense.

Architectural Features

Features turret and fortified walls.

Connections

• Middle Eastern: Mamluk architecture.
• Civic: Fortresses.

Related Elements & Periods

Wall, Medieval

Record

Location: Alexandria, Egypt

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