List of Egyptian castles, forts, fortifications and city wallsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Many buildings in Egypt can be put under the classification of castles, citadels, forts, and fortifications. Cairo Citadel was first established by Saladin and later expanded by several rulers including Muhammad Ali Pasha. It is included in a World Heritage Site Historic Cairo.[1] 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. Cairo Citadel was first established by Saladin and later expanded by several rulers including Muhammad Ali Pasha. It is included in a World Heritage Site Historic Cairo.[1] Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is one of the well preserved Egyptian castles.