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A historic fortress built in the nineteenth century to protect Mukalla’s eastern entrance, holding a strategic position overlooking the sea, mountains and city.
Eastern guardian of Mukalla
A historic fortress built in the nineteenth century to protect Mukalla’s eastern entrance, holding a strategic position overlooking the sea, mountains and city, a witness to the Qu’aiti sultanate era.
Defensive design
- High walls fitted with cannon embrasures
- Watchtowers at the corners
- A fortified main gate
- Soldiers’ quarters and stores of provisions
A marvellous view
From the top of the fort one sees a complete panorama of Mukalla: the white city stretching along the coast, the port and the rear mountains, making it an ideal spot for photography.
Built in the nineteenth centuryProtects Mukalla’s eastern entranceHigh walls with cannon embrasuresA witness to the Qu’aiti sultanate era
