Fortress
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Khaybar Fortresses
The ancient Khaybar Fortresses, perched atop black volcanic basalt plateaus north of Medina, represent one of Saudi Arabia's most dramatic and formidable historic oasis strongholds. Famous for their rich seventh-century military history and ancient stone ramparts, these isolated citadels carry enduring local traditions of hidden subterranean passages, ancient spirits, and spectral guardian voices.