Arabic fortifications

thumb|Ksar Aït Benhaddou, [[Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987]] Ksar or qṣar (), in plural ksour or qsour (), is a type of fortified village in North Africa, usually found in the regions predominantly or traditionally inhabited by Berbers (Amazigh). The equivalent Berber term used is '''' (singular) or (plural).

alt=The Alcázar of Segovia, which dates back to the early 12th century, is one of the most famous medieval castles in the world and one of the most visited monuments in Spain.|thumb|The Alcázar of Segovia, which dates back to the early 12th century, is one of the most famous medieval castles in the world and one of the most visited monuments in Spain thumb|A view of the , a Sahn|ṣaḥn within the [[Alcázar of Seville]]

300px|thumb|upright=1.5|Kasbah of Sfax in [[Tunisia]]

thumb|Ribat of Monastir, [[Tunisia]]

defensive tower detached from the curtain wall