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Fortress of Babylon
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The restored wheat mill inside the tower of Babylon

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The tower of Babylon, Old Cairo.

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A sign written in English and Arabic at the entrance of the fortress of Babylon. Inside are ruins that consists of two towers, upon which the Hanging Church was built, and hence the reason behind its name.

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A wheat mill inside the tower of Babylon before restoration. The mill was flooded with ground water,

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Tower of Babylon, Old Cairo, and the door leading to the place underneath the Hanging Church.

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The newly restored area below the Hanging Church, between the two towers of Babylon, Old Cairo. Before the restoration is area was flooded with groundwater.

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The tower of Babylon, Old Cairo.

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The tower of Babylon taken from a different angle.