Bab al-Barqiyya
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Bab al-Barqiyya is a gate in the city walls of Cairo, Egypt. It acted as one of the main eastern city gates until falling into disuse and disappearing. In 1998, it was excavated and rediscovered, alon
Bab al-Barqiyya, seen from outside the walls, from al-Azhar Park.
Isometric laser scan data image of the Bab al-Barqiyya gate. This fortified gate was constructed with interlocking volumes that surrounded the entrance in such a way as to provide greater security and control.
Bab al-Futuh
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Bab al-Futuh is one of three remaining gates in the city wall of the old city of Cairo, Egypt. It is located at the northern end of al-Mu'izz Street. The other two remaining gates are Bab al-Nasr in t
Bab al-Futuh
Stonework details of the gate
Details above the gate
Blind arch with "cushion" voussoirs on the inner side of the flanking towers