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Asfan Fort
Asfan Fort
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Asfan Fort
Asfan Fort, also known as the Qishla of Asfan, is a historical fort located in Asfan Village, Makkah region, Saudi Arabia. It was built the Ottomans in the 18th century AD as an outpost monitoring the road between Mecca and Medina.
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Country: Saudi Arabia
District: Makkah Region
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 18th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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