Towers of Babylon

One of the Roman towers of the original Babylon, Coptic Cairo
One of the Roman towers of the original Babylon, Coptic Cairo

Two roman towers — or the remain sof them — dominate the western side of the old CIty. One has been incorporated into the foundations of the Church of St. George, the other is currently being excavated. These were the defence towers and possible gate of the Roman city here.

Looking down into the foundations of the tower
Looking down into the foundations of the tower
Brick foundation date tothe roman era
Brick foundation date tothe roman era

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