Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is one of the well preserved Egyptian castles. Many buildings in Egypt can be put under the classification of castles, citadels, forts, and fortifications.

The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين, romanized: Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) is a medieval Islamic -era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers.

Buhen, alternatively known as Βοὥν (Bohón) in Ancient Greek, [1] stands as a significant ancient Egyptian settlement on the western bank of the Nile, just below the Second Cataract in present-day Northern State, Sudan.

Jan 15, 2015 · The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry recently announced the excavation of a 3,000-year-old fortress—the largest discovered to date in Egypt—at the site of Tell el-Habua.

Aug 20, 2024 · The fortress, covering an area of 13,000 square meters, was a marvel of ancient military architecture. Its massive walls, made from stone and mudbrick, were an anomaly in Egyptian fortifications, which typically relied on less durable materials.

Jan 31, 2025 · Discover imposing Egyptian fortresses, citadels, and strongholds. We organize small, luxury tours in Egypt and regularly visit these historic sites.

Nov 25, 2023 · Monumental fortresses built during the Bronze Age in Egypt to wage war against the Nubians of the south were of immense size and complexity. Sadly, many of these landmarks have been lost to the ravages of time and the rising waters of the Aswan Dam.

Jan 19, 2025 · Ancient Egyptian fortresses were characterized by their formidable structural designs, which included high walls, heavily fortified gates, and watchtowers. These features not only enhanced military defense but also contributed to the sacred nature of the structures.

Sep 20, 2018 · Fortresses (rather than fortified towns) were built by the ancient Egyptians in order to guard and control Egypt’s vulnerable northern and southern frontiers. These, primarily mudbrick, structures could hold up to a few hundred troops (occasionally comprising Nubian, Philistine, or Libyan soldiers), serving for up to six years at a time.

Mar 20, 2017 · The town Buhen is mainly associated with a massive fortress, probably constructed during the rule of Senusret III in around 1860 BC (12th dynasty). It is believed that Buhen may have been established during the reign of Sneferu (Snofru) (4th dynasty).