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Barquq Castle
| Barquq Castle | |
|---|---|
قلعة برقوق | |
.jpg) The castle in 2020 | |
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| Alternative names | Caravanserai of Yūnus al-Dawādār, or simply Khan Yunis |
| General information | |
| Type | Caravanserai, Castle |
| Architectural style | Mamluk |
| Location | Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip |
| Coordinates | 31°20′36″N 34°18′12″E / 31.3432°N 34.3033°E |
| Completed | 1387 |
| Destroyed | 2024 |
Barquq Castle (Arabic: قلعة برقوق, romanized: Qalʿat Barqūq), also known as the Younis al-Nuruzi Caravansari or simply Khan Younis, was a Mamluk-era fortified caravanserai and mosque, and the eponymous historical monument of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. It is one of the most important Mamluk fortifications in the region of Palestine. The castle is 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, along the historical road from Cairo to Damascus known as the Via Maris.[1] The Palestinian city of Khan Yunis is named after the site.[1] It was damaged during the Israel–Hamas war.[2]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
Guérinwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Palestinians mourn as Israel destroys Gaza archaeological sites". The Express Tribune. Xinhua. 24 April 2024. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
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