Al-Arish was an important port since ancient times. It was also a strategic location on the great war road (Horus Road), and armies always passed through it. In the middle ages, Arish occupied special importance during the Arab conquest of Egypt, and at present time Arish city is the center of cultural and social activity in North Sinai. More @Wikipedia
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