Sunday, August 30, 2020

Famous Castles: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria







The majestic Citadel of Quaitbay in Alexandria was said to have been built on the foundations of the legendary Lighthouse (or Pharos) of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.  The Lighthouse was finally destroyed by a series of earthquakes:



MEGAPROJECTS Documentary on the Lighthouse of Alexandria








An excellent video overview of the citadel:




We begin our exploration of the citadel by going through the entry gate and ascending to the ...





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