Qishla of Jeddah
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 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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