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Are There Historical Cemeteries in Saudi Arabia?

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Are There Historical Cemeteries in Saudi Arabia?
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Yes, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is home to several significant historical cemeteries, including:

Uhud martyrs cemetery

Located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, north of the Prophet's Mosque, this cemetery is the resting place of around seventy companions of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), who were martyred in the Battle of Uhud.

Al-Baqi cemetery

The main cemetery for the people of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah since the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It was named "Baqi' al-Gharqad" due to the prevalence of al-Gharqad (Nitre) bushes in the area in ancient times.

Al-Mu'alla cemetery

Situated in Makkah al-Mukarramah, this historical cemetery contains tombstones with Arabic inscriptions dating as far back as 1257.

Jabal al-Banat cemetery

One of the archaeological burial sites in al-Ula historical region in al-Hijr. It contains around twenty-nine rock-cut tombs.

Lion Tombs

Located in al-Ula, this cemetery is known for the statues of seated lions on the tombs, indicating that those buried there belonged to an elite class.