Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Ajyad Fortress
The Ajyad Fortress was an 18th century Ottoman-era 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 protests from Turkey and other concerned Muslims of the world.
- City
- Makkah
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Makkah
- Masjid al-Haram
- The Clock Towers
- The Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition
- Jabal al-Nour
- Mount Arafat
- Cave of Hira
Background: Wikipedia