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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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rizwan khan

01/19/2021 09:37

Google review

Good place to spend short time.

Mohammed Alsayyari

10/09/2020 10:05

Google review

It's great!

Life In KSA With Omar Farouq

09/16/2020 18:15

Google review

Nice place

memet trimaryono

08/23/2020 02:10

Google review

Good place.

Kashif Javed

07/25/2020 21:33

Google review

Can be visited once to see the fort

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