Historic site
Ajyad Fortress
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Ajyad Fortress was a historic Ottoman fortress built in the 18th century on a hill overlooking the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. It served as a military garrison and later as a prison. In 2002, it was controversially demolished to clear land for the Abraj Al Bait complex, a modern hotel and shopping development. Today, no physical remains are accessible to visitors; the site is occupied by the clock tower and commercial buildings. The fortress is remembered as a symbol of lost Ottoman heritage and a subject of debate over preservation versus development.
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- Learn about the fortress's history as an Ottoman garrison and its role in protecting Mecca.
- View the site now occupied by the Abraj Al Bait clock tower, a modern landmark.
- Reflect on the controversy surrounding its demolition and the loss of historic architecture.
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