Ajyad Fortress
Ottoman historical citadel in Mecca (1780–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ajyad Fortress (Ottoman Turkish: قلعهٔ اجیاد, Turkish: Ecyad Kalesi; Arabic: قلعة أجياد) was an Ottoman citadel which stood on a hill overlooking the Grand Mosque of Mecca, in what is now Saudi Arabia. Built in the late 18th century, it was demolished by the Saudi government in 2002 for commercial development of the Abraj Al Bait, sparking outcry from Turkey and other concerned Muslims of the world.
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Type | Fort |
Location | Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
Built | 1780 |
Demolished | 1 - 9 January 2002 |
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