Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Shanqal Fort, a ruined fortress situated on a rocky slope in the village of Al-Labt within the Makkah Region of Saudi Arabia, stands as a significant archaeological site due to its historical association with the Al-Baqum tribe. Believed to have been constructed in 1729 CE as a residence for a wealthy prince, possibly Sheikh Abdurrahman bin Sultan al-Badri, the fort reflects the defensive architectural style of the Early Modern Period. The fort's location at 1133 meters above sea level underscores its strategic importance in the region, serving both as a military installation and a symbol of the tribe's influence and wealth during that era. Despite its current state of ruin, Shanqal Fort offers valuable insights into the socio-political dynamics and construction techniques of the time.
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