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Kishle (Jerusalem)

Jerusalem, Israel · built 1835

The Kishle (Kışla) is a former prison and military base in Jerusalem. The building was constructed in 1834 by the Egyptian Eyalet as military barracks and later became a prison. The Kishle is today part of the Tower of David Museum.

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