Tabuk Castle

The castle exhibits two levels connected by a stairway, featuring rounded towers, thick defensive walls, and multiple chambers arranged around a central courtyard.

Built in 1559 during the Ottoman period, this fortress protected water stations and served as a strategic point on the Levant-Medina pilgrimage route.

The castle museum displays ancient artifacts including pottery, coins, jewelry, and historical weapons that reflect the regional evolution through centuries.

The castle remains open every day with free admission, offering guided tours through its corridors, prayer areas, and observation towers.

The second floor contains an open-air mosque area where travelers and guards performed their daily prayers while monitoring the surroundings.

GPS coordinates: 28.39722,36.57889

Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29