Egypt
Al-Gundi and Phataoh's island
The two citadels in the Sinai from the Saladin period comprise Al Gundi fortress and the citadel on Pharaoh’s Island. Both date from the 12th century and held strategic positions. They played major roles during the Crusades.
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Official Information
- Full Name
- Two citadels in Sinai from the Saladin period (Al-Gundi and Phataoh's island) (ID: 1828)
- Country
- Egypt
- Status
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On tentative list 2003
Site history
History of Al-Gundi and Phataoh's island
- 2003: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
- Type
- Cultural
- Criteria
Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
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UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org
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- Community Category
- Secular structure: Military and Fortifications
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