Ajyad Fortress
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An Ottoman-era hilltop fort that once guarded the holy city of Mecca. The original structure was demolished in 2002 amid controversy over urban expansion.
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An Ottoman-era hilltop fort that once guarded the holy city of Mecca. The original structure was demolished in 2002 amid controversy over urban expansion.
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While you're there · Mecca Province
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