Shanqal Fort

Shanqal Fort (Arabic: قلعة شنقل) is a ruined fort near the city of Turubah, Saudi Arabia. The fort is located in the village of Al-Labt, to the east of Turubah valley within the Makkah Region. It is built on the rocky slope which consists the northwestern border of the territory of Al-Baqum tribe, and it reaches 1133 meters above the sea level. Historians consider that the fort was a construction of the wealthy prince belonged to Al-Baqum tribe. Historian Muhammad bin Ghanam considers that the fort was established as a residence of the prince since 1729. Thus, it is likely that it was belonged to the Sheikh Abdurrahman bin Sultan al-Badri.^[1][2]

Shanqal Fort
Type	Fort
Location	Turubah, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates	21°12′0″N 41°39′25″E
Area	3,000 square metres (32,000 sq ft)
Elevation	1,133 meters (3,717 ft)
Built	1737 (construction started)

See also

• List of castles in Saudi Arabia