Bab Zuweila - Cairo Gates

Bab Zuweila

 Bab Zuweila | Gates of Cairo

Bab Zuweila served as the southern entrance to the city for numerous years during the Fatimid era and is recognized as one of the oldest and most significant landmarks in Cairo. Its construction dates back to 1090.

Within the Mamluke city, the Fatimid walls were integrated with the extensions made by Salah al-Din, establishing Bab Zuweila as a pivotal location in Cairo.

Biba Zuweila

Constructed in the 11th century by the Fatimid Vizier Badr El Gamali, Bab Zuweila in Cairo, Egypt, features a roof that offers sweeping views extending to the citadel.

This gate is among the few surviving entrances of ancient Cairo, adorned with two minarets. Bab Zuweila is regarded as the most exquisite of the three gates of Islamic Cairo and is celebrated for its architectural elegance. Ascending the minaret stairs provides visitors with diverse perspectives of Islamic Cairo and its enchanting architecture. We invite you to experience an unparalleled welcome in this blessed land of Egypt, facilitated by our knowledgeable and prepared guides.

In Egypt, one can visit Sabil Qitas, a place where numerous fascinating insights can be gained through exploration and observation of various exhibits.

Bab Zuweila is famous for being the door on which the heads of the messengers of Hulagu, the leader of the Tatars, were hung when they came threatening the Egyptians. From the military point of view, Bab Zuweila, built on the southern rib of the Cairo wall, is one of the defensive forts of the city of Cairo and was previously used as a public square to execute the guilty and hang their heads over this door.

Built by the Fatimid vizier, Badr al-Jamali, in 485 AH/1092 AD. The gate was named after the tribe of Zuwayla, who came from north Africa with Jawhar al-Siqili and quartered near the gate.

Bab Zuwayla is a big gate that was built a long time ago in 1092. It is one of only three gates that are still standing from a very old city called Cairo. Cairo was built by a group of people called the Fatimids in 969. The city was like a castle with a big wall made of mud and stones to keep it safe. Bab Zuwayla is one of the entrances to this special city.
 

Bab Zuweila is located in the historic district of Islamic Cairo, specifically in the area known as Fatimid Cairo. It stands at the southern end of Muizz Street, one of the oldest and most important streets in the city.

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