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Al-Qashla Citadel

Sa'dah

Al-Qashla Citadel, Sa'dah, Yemen
Al-Qashla Citadel, Sa'dah, Yemen

Al-Qashla Citadel stands near Bab al-Yaman in the old town of Sa'dah. Its name comes from the Turkish word for barracks. The fortress is built of mud with…

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About Al-Qashla Citadel

Al-Qashla Citadel stands near Bab al-Yaman in the old town of Sa'dah. Its name comes from the Turkish word for barracks. The fortress is built of mud with round towers decorated with bands of red, a fortified gateway and long arcaded passages, and stands beside the old city wall, close to al-Hadi Mosque.

Key facts

Name
Al-Qashla Citadel
Type
Other Places
City
Sa'dah
Country
Yemen
Coordinates
16.9415129, 43.7650302
Last updated
2026-10-26

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