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Qasr Ibrahim
Qasr Ibrahim
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Qasr Ibrahim
Qasr Ibrahim is a castle built during Ottoman rule. It is located prominently in Al-Hofuf city. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018 as part of Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape.
Site Information
Country: Saudi Arabia
District: Eastern Region
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
World Heritage Site
Part of: Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape
Date of Inscription: 2018
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