A Study of Models of Ottoman Citadels on al-Tariq al-Sultani, between Medina and Mecca
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https://doi.org/10.1558/jia.26817Keywords:
al-Ṣafrāʾ, Al-Ṭarīq Al-Sulṭānī, ḥamrā, Badr, Biʾr ʿAbbās, al-JudīdahAbstract
al-Tariq al-Sultani, which connects Medina with Mecca, holds significant historical importance in Islamic history. This paper aims to shed light on this road, define it, identify its points and stations, and explore its historical significance. The Ottomans took great care of it as part of their interest in the Two Holy Mosques, strengthening and fortifying it. The paper also aims to study the citadel models built along the road, the reasons for their construction, and their importance. Additionally, it seeks to analyze the architectural styles and elements of the road, comparing them with other examples of Ottoman citadels along various pilgrimage routes in al-Hijaz. This paper holds great importance as it presents a new documentary publication for the first time, featuring four Ottoman citadels on the Sultani Road. The study adopts a comparative, analytical, and inductive approach, relying on essential documents concerning the castles, their locations, completion dates, and architectural styles.
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