The royal two-storey fort was built in 1820 and was the residence of the of the ruling family of Sharjah. Over time, the structures were subjected to deterioration, but in 1996, restoration work was carried out. The Fort Museum tells the story of the Emirate's the history of the Emirate and various historical events. It exhibits a collection of traditional weapons: rifles, gunpowder tanks and swords made of turtle shells. tortoise shell swords.
Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more
The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.
read moreIn the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more
