Field Cannon in Abdeen Palace - Cairo, Egypt
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N 30° 02.555 E 031° 14.862
36R E 331052 N 3324796
On the grounds of the Adbeen Palace there are several cannons, this is one of them.
Waymark Code: WM19DY8
Location: Egypt
Date Posted: 02/06/2024
Views: 1
The Abdeen Palace complex, a historically significant place which was the residence of the last Egyptian kings. Nowadays is part of the Presidency but a good part of the palace is open to visitors. Ticket costs 100 Egyptian Pounds and opening times are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, except Fridays.
The area open to the public includes part of the gardens where several cannons are placed and five museums. One of them is the War Museum. It has several rooms - display techniques are quite obsolete - with armoury and weaponry, paints and other small artefacts related with Egyptian military history.
Outside there are several cannons. They are briefly labeled. This one is described as a Field Canon, and dated 1891.
What type of artillery is this?: Field Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Egypt
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1891
Cost?: 100.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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