The An-Nakhl fortress
The An-Nakhl fortress, a stage on the pilgrimage route to Mecca is part of the Tentative list of Egypt in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The 16th century An-Nakhl fortress in the Sinai was a stage on the pilgrimage route to Mecca. It is a square building with a central courtyard. A canal brought water to its three underground reservoirs. It was in use for pilgrims til around 1900. Afterwards it was captured and damaged in World War I and the wars with Israel in 1956 and 1967.
Map of The An-Nakhl fortress
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- Full Name
- The An-Nakhl fortress, a stage on the pilgrimage route to Mecca
- Country
- Egypt
- Added
- 2003
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Structure - Military and Fortifications
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Site History
2003 Added to Tentative List
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