| Barquq Castle | |
|---|---|
قلعة برقوق | |
 The castle in 2020 | |
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| Alternative names | Caravanserai of Yūnus al-Dawādār, or simply Khan Yunis |
| General information | |
| Type | Caravanserai, Castle |
| Architectural style | Mamluk |
| Location | Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip |
| Coordinates | 31°20′35″N 34°18′12″E / 31.34306°N 34.30333°E |
| Completed | 1387 |
| Destroyed | 2024 |
| Renovating team | |
| Awards and prizes | Aga Khan Award for Architecture |
Burquq Castle, also known as the Yunis al-Nuruzi Caravansari or simply Khan Yunis, was a Mamluk-era fortified caravanserai and mosque, and the eponymous historical monument of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. It is one of the most important Mamluk fortifications in the region of Palestine. The castle is 20 kilometers from the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, along the historical road from Cairo to Damascus known as the Via Maris.
On April 18, 2024, during the Israel–Hamas war, the castle was destroyed by the Israeli Air Force during the Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip.[1][2]
The Palestinian city of Khan Yunis is named after the site.
- ^ xinhua (2024-04-24). "Palestinians mourn as Israel destroys Gaza archaeological sites". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Gaza Strip: Damage assessment". UNESCO. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
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