Shanqal Fort

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.