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Fortress of Qamus
Fortress of Qamus
Qamus fortress at Khaybar—basalt-harra stronghold taken in the 7 AH campaign.
Plan your visit
Practical information verified separately from the historical record.
Suggested time
60 min
Best months
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Walking
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Families
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Before you go: Check with the operator or a local guide before departure; field access details have not yet been verified.
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Region
Madinah Region
City
خيبر
Historical period
ما قبل الإسلام وصدر الإسلام (القرن السابع الميلادي)
Visiting status
Visit status not verified
Why visit?
Qamus shows why Khaybar was hard: fort on black harra above the palms.
Hisn al-Qamus: Khaybar’s hard basalt fort above the oasis, taken in 7 AH.