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  Taba, Pharaoh's Island
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At the Pharaoh's Island, 250 M off the coast, is a fortress, the Castle of Salah ad-Din.
The fortress was built in 1125 by the Crusaders. Fifty five years later the fortress is captured by Salah ad-Din and used against the Crusaders.
You can visit the island from 9am till 5 pm.

Directions: 7 KM south of Taba

Review Helpfulness: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Aug 20, 2003
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