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Asfan Fortress - Makkah Province

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Asfan Fortress - Makkah Province

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Asfan fortress Saudi Arabia

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Built in the 18th century, Asfan Fortress is located in the Asfan village, which is just a few kilometers north of Jeddah. The Ottoman army built it as a military outpost to monitor the road between Mecca and Medina.

Architecture

This 18th-century Ottoman fortress is situated on top of a small hill where its structure is preserved by the locals. Its placement is strategic, as it would have served as a good defensive position for warding off hostiles. It also houses ample storage for ammunition and has a great elevation for launching light artillery to the east. Plus, it is geographically protected by rocky hills on the left and complemented by excellent visibility to the right and has 12 circular structures along its walls for troops to climb.

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Asfan fortress Saudi Arabia

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Reviews

Asif Nisar

03/02/2024 09:58

Google review

Nice place, need to give much time to explore.

Sunny Jaan

12/15/2023 20:25

Google review

Nice place to visit

Mohammed Shihab

03/31/2023 12:21

Google review

Historical castle.. worth a visit..

Daniel Grötzbach

03/04/2023 20:50

Google review

Cool view and worth a visit

Tom De Haseleer

11/18/2022 14:54

Google review

Not worth visiting, surrounded with busy highways

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