The Sultan Salah-el-din El-Ayouby was the first one to think of building a Castle in 1176. It is one of the loftiest military castles built during medieval times. This prominent castle witnessed various historic events throughout the Ayybin and Mamluk ages, as well as the French campaign Time. The castle is one of Egypt's most important landmarks with imposing gateways, defending walls, high towers, and significant architecture.