Fortress of Ghat
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| Fortress of Ghat | |
|---|---|
| Ghat, Libya | |
 Fortress of Ghat | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 24°58′01″N 10°10′50″E / 24.96702°N 10.18051°E |
The Fortress of Ghat is a fort on top of the hill of Koukemen in Ghat, Libya. It was started by the Military of the Ottoman Empire and rebuilt in 1930s after partial destruction caused by the Italian campaign against Libya.[1]
The Fortress was built by the Ottoman Empire during their rule of Tripoli and Fezzan, and it was destroyed by the Italian colonialists who occupied the city in 1913. It is not excluded that the French also used it during their occupation of Fezzan (1943-1952) after defeating the Italians in the last years of the Second World War. It has been rebuilt and is now a distinctive tourist attraction in the city.[2][3]
