Asfan Fort

fortification

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.

Site Information

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

Prev | Next

Exact Location

Loading...

UNESCO

World Heitage Sites in Saudi Arabia Tentative Lists in Saudi Arabia Intangible Heritage in Saudi Arabia

Weather In Site


  • Humidity: %
  • Wind:
Powered by: OpenWeatherMap

Rating

Five
6
Four
4
Three
3
Two
2
One
1
Your Rating

3.8 average based on 16 reviews.

Related Sites

Palace of Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Faihani
Grain Al-Ghazal Station
Alzorayb Castle
Khozam Palace
Makheet Station
Al-Hazm Station

Also in Saudi Arabia

Historic Cities and Regions in Saudi Arabia Castles and Fortresses in Saudi Arabia Churches and Monasteries in Saudi Arabia Mosques and Islamic Buildings in Saudi Arabia Tombs and Necropolises in Saudi Arabia Ancient Temples in Saudi Arabia Bridges and Water Structures in Saudi Arabia Ancient Rock Workes in Saudi Arabia

Add Your Comment

The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers. Please Log in to post your comments about Asfan Fort.