Bab El-Nasr The original Bab El-Nasr was built south of the present one by Fatimid general Jawhar as-Siqilli under Imam Moiz when the city was first laid out. Later Vazir Badr al-Jamali under Imam Mustansir enlarged the city and replaced the first gate with the present one, naming it Bab AL-'Izz (Gate of Prosperity), Despite this, the inhabitants have shown preference to the original name meaning "Gate of Victory", which has remained in use to this day. A significant decorative feature is the shields on the flanks and fronts of the protruding towers, which symbolize victory in protecting the city against invaders.