Historical Sites

Egypt: Fort Qaitbey

Fort Qaitbey It may be a poor substitute for what was once the site of the mighty Pharos Lighthouse – one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – but this squat and dinky fort has been standing guard over Alexandria’s eastern harbor since 1480.

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