Ibn Rumman Palace

Ibn Rumman Palace is a historic palace located east of Tayma' Governorate in Tabuk Province, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It served as the historical residence of the ruler of Tayma' Emirate and his family, along with various facilities. The palace's construction dates back to the seventeenth century, with the main palace being added between 1916 and 1919.

Ibn Rumman Palace witnessed significant historical events that impacted the life of the town and its inhabitants. It also stood through the period when Tayma' Town came under Saudi rule in 1924.

Ibn Rumman Palace has been known by several names other than its original one. At certain times, it was called "al-Madhra'ia Palace," named after the land on which it was built. When Tayma' came under Saudi rule during the reign of Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, it became known as the "Emirate Palace."

Ibn Rumman Palace is located in the historic area in the heart of old Tayma', near the ancient Haddaj Well. The palace is distinguished by its architectural style, which aligns with the traditional architecture of Tayma' Governorate, and was designed as a large two-story house. It was also built in the Arab architectural style commonly known in the palaces of Riyadh and Hail.

Ibn Rumman Palace tells the stories of time and place. It was constructed using mud and stone, with sturdy wooden doors. The palace's towers were equipped with rooms overlooking its four directions. The palace is surrounded by a wall on three sides, which connects to the palace wall on the fourth side.

Ibn Rumman Palace covers an area of approximately six thousand mand includes numerous facilities. It features both an inner and an outer courtyard, numerous rooms on each floor, a main room for food preparation, and both an internal and an external well. The palace is known for its strong fortifications and well-designed interior components. It is surrounded by palm trees and farms in all directions.

The palace also includes a small mosque where daily prayers, as well as Friday prayers, were held. It is also the place where the last ruler of Al Rumman family died.

In 2022, the Heritage Commission in the Kingdom registered Ibn Rumman Palace as one of thirty-seven new urban heritage sites in Tabuk Province in the National Register of Architectural Heritage. This was part of its efforts to archive and digitize heritage sites across the Kingdom.