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Khaybar Fort is located near the city of Khaybar in Saudi Arabia and is just a two hours’ drive away from Medina. The Fort is famous for the historical battle of Khaybar that took place here in 629 AD.
he Khaybar Fort has a significant place in Islamic history as it is where the jews barricaded themselves during the famous battle of Khaybar. Muslims marched on the Fort and were able to force a surrender from the jews, which marked the end of the famous battle. The Fort is located on a hill and is surrounded by palm trees. The ruins of the Fort are a mixture of black stone (basalt) and mud.
ALERT: Now The Khyber port site has been closed for tourist (Reason: Old Khaybar is closed in Saudi Arabia's efforts to clean and update the location for future tourism). Tourists are not allowed to go deep into the city, but they can still see the remains from a distance. However, the city has been closed down recently due to ongoing maintenance.