Muwaylih Castle, Ottoman fortress in Muwaylih, Saudi Arabia
The castle features four defensive towers with a radius of five meters each, containing seven cannon openings and rifle windows along the walls.
Built in 1560 during Sultan Suleiman's reign, the castle served as a major station on the coastal pilgrimage route from Egypt to Mecca.
The castle incorporates seventy rooms, a mosque, and storage areas, reflecting the needs of pilgrims and soldiers during the Ottoman period.
Located 45 kilometers from Dhuba city and 199 kilometers from Tabuk, the castle sits on elevated ground with surveillance capabilities in all directions.
In 1914, the castle's northern and western facades suffered damage when an English ship fired upon the Turkish garrison stationed within.
Location: al-Muwayliḥ
GPS coordinates: 27.68168,35.47375
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29
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