List of Five Archaeological Sites in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province

Archaeological sites are widespread in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They can be found in many of the province's governorates. These sites comprise:

Located north of al-Ula Governorate, archaeological monuments in Hijr are large tombs featuring carved rocks as facades and deep caves adorned with inscriptions and petroglyphs reflecting the civilization advancement witnessed in the area since the first century BCE and up to the seventy-fifth century.

It is part of the remains of Dadan ancient city, the capital of the Arab kingdom of Dadan and then of the kingdom of Lihyan between the seventh and the second centuries BCE. The site includes al-Usod Tombs (Lion tombs) and the temple of Mahlab al-Naqa. It also features petroglyphs and stone finds documenting the cultural aspect of the region.

Located northwest of al-Ula Governorate, the site features many petroglyphs engraved in Luhianiah script. Hence, the site offers a live library showcasing the history and culture of the kingdom of Lihyan.

Located northwest of al-Ula, the site showcases petroglyphs dating back to the era of the civilization of Lihyan, which existed in the fifth century BCE.

The site comprises archaeological remains of the Paleolithic and Mesolithic stone ages. To the north of Khaybar, you can find the earliest depictions of wild cows, which date back to the fifth millennium BCE. Khaybar was one of the regions ruled by the Babylonian king Nabonidus. It was part of Arab kingdoms, such as the Kingdom of Dadan, the Nabataeans, and the Ghassanids. The site also features Islamic monuments.