An Overview:

Uhud Castle, the first fortification built in Madinah, was constructed at the end of the Ottoman era. It consists of two towers for protection and observation. The castle is a significant milestone that tells chapters of the history of Madinah.

Its Story:

At the end of the Ottoman era, the Ottomans feared rebellion against them. So, they built Uhud Castle at the foot of Mount Uhud as a monitoring and protection tower. It was equipped with the necessary openings for firing cannons and other openings for monitoring, and had an open monitoring yard.

Its Description:

This is a military castle. Therefore, it is equipped with all the necessary fixtures for surveillance and protection. The general design of the castle appears in the form of two overlapping circular towers; the largest is the main part, to which the smaller tower is connected from the inside through stone stairs leading to the top of the roof. The castle was built from the stones of the mountain itself, so its color appeared to be in harmony with the color of the mountain, as if it were a piece of rock.

Its Location:

The castle is located in the northwestern side of Madinah, on the northwestern end of Mount Uhud. It is approximately 9 km away from the Prophet’s Mosque.

It can be reached via Othman bin Affan Road leading to the north of Madinah.