The Citadel of Qaitbay (also known as the Fort of Qaitbay) is a 15th-century defensive fortress perched on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria, Egypt.
It is most famous for its connection to the ancient world: it was built directly on the site—and using the ruins—of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Citadel of Qaitbay (also known as the Fort of Qaitbay) is a 15th-century defensive fortress perched on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria, Egypt.
It is most famous for its connection to the ancient world: it was built directly on the site—and using the ruins—of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.