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Historical Sites & Ruins

This collection spans centuries of history around the Gulf of Aqaba, featuring the 16th-century Aqaba Castle and the early Islamic ruins of Ayla. The list includes the 12th-century Citadel of Salah Al-Din on Pharaoh's Island and the ancient Nabataean port in Dahab. Modern history is represented by the King Tut Museum's archaeological replicas and the wreckage of a 1930s Catalina flying boat on the Saudi Arabian coast.

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Aqaba Castle

The Aqaba Castle or Aqaba Fort, also known as the Mamluk Castle of Aqaba, Jordan, is a Mamluk and Ottoman fortified caravanserai on the…
B

Ayla

Aqaba is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba.
C

Citadel of Salah Al-Din

Located on Pharaoh's Island, this 12th-century fortress was originally established by Crusaders before being captured and reconstructed by Saladin. The site features restored granite walls and defensive towers with views across the borders of Egypt, Jordan, and Israel.
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Nabataens Port

Archaeological remains of an ancient trading hub in Dahab used by the Nabataeans. The port served as a strategic link for transporting spices and goods between the Red Sea and the capital city of Petra.
E

King Tut Museum

Located in Sharm El Sheikh, this museum displays over 130 accurate replicas of artifacts from King Tutankhamun's tomb, including his golden mask and sarcophagus. The exhibits provide a detailed look at 18th Dynasty Egyptian craftsmanship.
F

Catalina Flying Boat PBY-5A N5593V

The wreckage of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina flying boat located on the coast of Ras Al-Sheikh Hameed. Abandoned in 1960 after a landing incident, the aircraft remains on the beach as a unique 20th-century historical landmark.
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Citadel of Salah Al-Din

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