The Qishla of Jeddah, Ottoman military castle in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Qishla features substantial stone walls, large arched windows, and a central courtyard designed for military operations and administrative functions.
Built in 1525 during Ottoman rule, this fortress served as military barracks and protected the city from pirates along the Red Sea trade routes.
The structure exemplifies the Ottoman influence on Saudi Arabian architecture through its combination of military fortification elements and regional building techniques.
The castle remains stand beneath the Jeddah branch of the Ministry of Defense, with coordinates at 21.490833 latitude and 39.188611 longitude.
The term Qishla derives from Turkish military vocabulary, referring to barracks, reflecting the Ottoman Empire's presence in the Arabian Peninsula.
GPS coordinates: 21.49083,39.18861
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29
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