Shali Fortress
E570846
Shali Fortress is a centuries-old mud-brick citadel in Egypt’s Siwa Oasis, renowned for its labyrinthine ruins and distinctive desert architecture.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Shali Fortress canonical | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archaeological site
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citadel ⓘ fortress ⓘ |
| access | open to visitors ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | vernacular desert architecture ⓘ |
| builtFor |
defense against invaders
ⓘ
protection from desert raiders ⓘ |
| climateAdaptationFeature |
narrow streets for shade and cooling
ⓘ
thick walls for thermal insulation ⓘ |
| condition | ruin ⓘ |
| constructionTechnique | rammed earth and mud‑brick construction ⓘ |
| country | Egypt ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | symbol of Siwa Oasis identity ⓘ |
| currentUse |
cultural heritage landmark
ⓘ
tourist site ⓘ |
| elevationAboveSeaLevel | approximately 18 metres ⓘ |
| era | medieval period ⓘ |
| function |
defensive stronghold
ⓘ
residential settlement ⓘ |
| hasPart |
defensive walls
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gates ⓘ labyrinthine alleys ⓘ multi‑storey mud‑brick houses ⓘ watchtowers ⓘ |
| hasView |
date palm groves of Siwa Oasis
ⓘ
surrounding salt lakes ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | traditional Siwan architecture ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | local cultural heritage site ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Siwa Oasis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeTerritory | Matrouh Governorate NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInContinent | Africa ⓘ |
| locatedInDesert | Sahara Desert NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInRegion | Western Desert of Egypt NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInSettlement | Siwa town NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
karsheef (salt-rich mud)
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mud brick ⓘ |
| nearbyAttraction |
Siwa Oasis salt lakes
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Temple of the Oracle of Amun at Siwa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
distinctive desert architecture
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labyrinthine ruins ⓘ panoramic views over Siwa Oasis ⓘ |
| roofingMaterial | palm trunks and local wood ⓘ |
| significantEvent | partial destruction by heavy rains in 1926 ⓘ |
| tourismAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| usedFor |
protection of Siwa inhabitants
ⓘ
refuge during attacks ⓘ |
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