Mortar Gun - Cairo, Egypt
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N 30° 01.742 E 031° 15.533
36R E 332108 N 3323279
This mortar gun can be seen on the grounds of the outdoors exhibit of the National Military Museum of Egypt.
Waymark Code: WM19G0T
Location: Egypt
Date Posted: 02/21/2024
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The National Military Museum of Egypt, in Cairo, is located on the grounds of the Saladin Citadel, a wide complex with a handful of attractions and former center of power of Egypt. There is a fee of 450 Egyptian Pounds to enter the citadel, mas then all the attractions are accessible with no further fees.
There are several tanks, aircrafts, artillery and military equipment here. This mortar gun, dated 1770, is one of them.
What type of artillery is this?: Gun Mortar
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Egypt
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1770
Cost?: 450.00 (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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