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Fig. 6

From: El-Gendi Fortress: a new military and religious geo-archaeological site, Sinai, Egypt: geomorphological and hydrogeological remarks

Fig. 6

SAS Planet Google image for El-Gendi Fortress shows a general view for the internal design. Both numbers (1) and (2) are two Mosques with two cisterns. In addition (3) and (4) are two Musalla (Unroofed prayer area) with Mihrab indicating the direction of Quibbla. Number (5) is a grinder; however, (6) is a prison (Fig. 8c) Rihan, personal communication. However, (9) includes two workshops [63] or possibly weapon armories. (7) is housing units and barracks around the curtain’s wall. Number (8) refers to the governor's residence with private bathrooms [63]. Number (10) is the main entrance. Number (11) is a ditch. Both (12) and (13) are round and square watchtowers

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