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Salah El-Din Citadel
The Citadel is one of Cairo's main attractions and probably the
most popular Islamic moment in Cairo. Salah El-Din built it in
1176 AD, it was the place of most Egypt’s rulers for 700 years
between the 9th and 12th century. Mohammed Ali was the last
ruler in the citadel.
The Military Museum
The Military Museum is located on Salah Salem Street inside
Salaheddin Citadel. It was opened in 1949. The museum was
dedicated to the residence of Muhammad Ali Pasha and his
family. It contains several halls that appear the military history of
the Egyptian army from the beginning of the Pharaonic era to the
modern era.
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