Roots EarthAlexandria, Egypt
Citadel of Qaitbay
A honey-coloured Mamluk fortress guarding Alexandria's eastern harbour, built between 1477 and 1479 by Sultan Qaitbay on the ruins of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, reusing its fallen stones. Today it holds a maritime museum.
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Location
Coordinates: 31.214, 29.8852