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Al-Juhfa Fort
Al-Juhfa Fort
Al-Juhfa Fort, also known as Qasr Alyaa, is an ancient qasr located in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia.
Site Information
Country: Saudi Arabia
District: Makkah Region
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 10th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Egyptian Hajj Road
Date of Submission: 2015
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