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Tina Castle: is 32 km far from Balouza-Port Fouad Road. It is
one of the major ports in the Mamluk era. The great octagonal-
shaped castle dates back to the reign of Sultan Qansuh Ghouri
1508 AD, as it includes many military and pigeon towers and a
large mosque.
Om Moufarrej Castle: dates back to the Mamluk era. It
represents a fortified military tower.
Katia Castle: is 65 km to the east of East Qantara on the old
Royal sand Road pursued by Amr ibn al-Aas during the
Islamic Conquest to Egypt. It is considered one of the most
important commercial cities in the Mamluk era.
Natural Reserves:
El-Ahrash Reserve:
It is located in the extreme north-east of Egypt in Rafah on an
area of 6 km2. It is characterized by the unique presence of
sand dunes and acacia trees.
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