Asfan Fortress - Makkah Province in The Makkah Province

Description

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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Daniel Grötzbach

03/04/2023 20:50

Google review

Cool view and worth a visit

Tom De Haseleer

11/18/2022 14:54

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Not worth visiting, surrounded with busy highways

Ростислав Антошик

10/10/2022 20:10

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the fortress is nice, but when i was there it was closed, so you can not go inside, or maybe you should go there during special hours

RAE “BEAR” Bats

01/10/2022 19:48

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An 18th century old fortress on top of a hill which gives you a good overlooking view of places nearby. As usual, rubbish left behind by some who visits the place are just everywhere.

RAE “BEAR” Bats

12/11/2021 23:07

Google review

An 18th century old fortress on top of a hill which gives you a good overlooking view of places nearby. As usual, rubbish left behind by some who visits the place are just everywhere.

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Daniel Grötzbach

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Tom De Haseleer

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Ростислав Антошик

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RAE “BEAR” Bats

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