On Thursday, Egypt’s culture fans were delighted as a series of old photos for the Cairo Citadel during the 1880s emerged online - and its structure and shape looked to historic periods for inspiration.
The Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, founded by Salah ad-Din Ayyubi and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. Indeed, the iconic Citadel was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries, according to Egypt's Ministry of Culture.
Nowadays, Saladin Castle is open to public visitors who can also buy affordable tickets to see the Great Mohamed Ali mosque and historical army museum. For the latter, visitors can access over three miles of chambers and passageways.
The historical Citadel is one of Egypt's most fascinating structures. The structure is not only built into the side of a hill, but also sits on top of the second-longest plateau in Cairo, which spans four floors.
Saladin's Citadel is located on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline.
The Construction of the Citadel appears to have continued under the reign of Sultan of Ayyubids Al-'Adil (ruled 1200-1218), who was Saladin's brother and later successor, and the Citadel was probably finished during the era of Al-Kamil (1218-1238).
In the same context, the Middle historic period of the Fatimid empire is marked by remarkable Arab and Muslim architectural and hydraulic achievements.
At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time.
Later on, the castle was used as a fortress for many noblemen and rulers over the years, which is why the massive towers were so crucial.
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