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The Citadel of Qaitbay

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Adele D. Oliver

Community Manager, Lotusland, Canada

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The Citadel of Qaitbay

in Alexandria

The Citadel of Quaitbay is situated at the entrance of the eastern harbour on the eastern point of the Pharos Island. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the time of the Arab conquest, then several disasters occurred and the shape of the lighthouse was changed to some extent, but it still continued to function. Restoration began in the period of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (about 880 AD). During the 11th century an earthquake occurred, causing damage to the octagonal part. The bottom survived, but it could only serve as a watchtower, and a small mosque was built on the top. In the 14th century there was a very destructive earthquake and the whole building was completely destroyed.

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silvanaW 22/03/2015 20:57
Fantastic light and architecture that I love***
a Hug ¡
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Berthold Klammer 21/03/2015 19:39
Well done...you had a wonderful journey!
regards Berthold
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Günter Nau 17/03/2015 19:36
Ägypten hat wirklich viel zu bieten für den Besucher. Die alten Bauwerke, besonders auch die Pyramiden, sind echt sehenswert.
Grüße Günter
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troedeljahn 17/03/2015 11:34
Klasse Bildaufbau- Gefällt mir richtig klasse.

Viele Grüße

Wolfgang

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Ana Iglesias 16/03/2015 23:12
Magnifica fotografía Adele.
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Angelika El. 16/03/2015 22:59

Ein herrliches Gebäude! So schön, dieser helle Stein, der in solch feinen Nuancen in dem ausgezeichneten Licht leuchtet!
Eine rundum gelungene Aufnahme!

LG! a.

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Catherine de Montréal 16/03/2015 18:51
Je sens la chaleur d'ici !
Bonne photo reportage !
BizZ
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Arnold. Meyer 16/03/2015 18:48
Ein spannendes Bauwerk als Kulisse im Hintergrund.
lg Arnold
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Emilio Sirletti 16/03/2015 17:28
A mighty castle photographed in all its beauty.
I also like the people you've photographed.
Ciao, Emilio
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archiek 16/03/2015 13:40
Thanks for the bit if history lesson. This looks like a popular place to visit. Those pesky tourists always getting into travel photos.
Salvia closeup.
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Claudio Micheli 16/03/2015 13:06
Piacevolissima realizzazione.
Ciao
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JX 16/03/2015 12:48
Gratuliere, sehr gelungene Aufnahme. Gefällt mir sehr gut.
LG Beat
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Christian Villain 16/03/2015 10:01
J'admire ton cadrage sur cette citadelle et cette animation sur la place , les 4 personnes qui arrivent vers toi, particulièrement la dame en vert , créent un beau dynamisme de cette image .
Bravo .
Amitiés .
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ARTURO MEDINA 16/03/2015 10:00
Adele Muy buena escena callejera
Feliz semana
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Alfred Schultz 16/03/2015 9:51
Looks like a popular destination
for locals and tourists alike.
A photogenic citadel, worth preserving
for eternity.
Gruss - A.
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