Qishla of Jeddah

The Qishla of Jeddah (Turkish: Cidde Redif Kışlası) is a historical edifice in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, built in 1525 to be a military castle of the Ottoman army. Today, the ruins of the castle lay beneath the Jeddah branch of the ministry of defense.

Qishla (modern Turkish: Kışla) is a Turkish word meaning "barracks".

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Castles in Saudi Arabia
Ajyad Fortress Al-Faqir Fort Al-Ukhaydir, Tabuk Province Dhat al-Hajj Kasbah Marid Castle Masmak fort Qal'at al-Qatif Qamus Qasr al-Farid Qasr Ibrahim Asfan Castle Qishla of Jeddah Qishla of Mecca Qishlah Shanqal Fort Tarout Castle Uqair
Also See: Castles in Saudi Arabia

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