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Al-Arish Citadel

Al-Arish

Al-Arish Citadel, Al-Arish, Egypt
Al-Arish Citadel, Al-Arish, Egypt

The citadel of al-Arish was an Ottoman fortress guarding the coastal road between Egypt and Syria. Only part of the structure survives, and visitors can see…

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About Al-Arish Citadel

The citadel of al-Arish was an Ottoman fortress guarding the coastal road between Egypt and Syria. Only part of the structure survives, and visitors can see it only from outside the walls. It stands in the old quarter of al-Arish near the Abbasi mosque.

Key facts

Name
Al-Arish Citadel
Type
Other Places
City
Al-Arish
Country
Egypt
Coordinates
31.1217978, 33.798269
Last updated
2026-10-24

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