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Qishla of Jeddah

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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. It is located in the Old city, and is a place to receive requests of youth guys to join the Saudi Army and the other military branches.

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

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Qishla of Jeddah Wikipedia