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Bab al-Ghuri

Cairo

Bab al-Ghuri, Cairo, Egypt
Bab al-Ghuri, Cairo, Egypt

Bab al-Ghuri is one of the gates that Sultan al-Ghuri built around 1511 when he rebuilt the Khan al-Khalili market with new wikalas and shops. The stone…

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About Bab al-Ghuri

Bab al-Ghuri is one of the gates that Sultan al-Ghuri built around 1511 when he rebuilt the Khan al-Khalili market with new wikalas and shops. The stone gateway, with its carved inscription band, opens onto one of the lanes of Khan el-Khalili and is one of the most photographed corners of the market.

Key facts

Name
Bab al-Ghuri
Type
Other Places
City
Cairo
Country
Egypt
Coordinates
30.0478128, 31.2618562
Last updated
2026-10-24

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