Qasr Ibrahim, Ottoman fort in Al-Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.
The 16,500-square-meter Ibrahim Palace features semi-circular arches, Islamic domes, and a minaret influenced by Turkish architectural designs from the 16th century.
Built in 1556 by Ali Ibn Ahmed Ibn Lawand Al-Burayki, the palace underwent transformation into a Turkish military base until King Abdul-Aziz Al Saud captured it in 1913.
The palace incorporates traditional construction methods, using local materials such as mud mixed with straw for walls and palm trunks for ceiling structures.
The Saudi Commission for Tourism completed renovations in 2019, including rebuilt sections, fresh paint, and a main square dedicated to tourism activities.
Military observation windows strategically placed throughout the structure allowed soldiers to monitor all activities outside the fortified perimeter.
Location: Hofuf
GPS coordinates: 25.37890,49.58680
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29
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