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List of Archaeological Dams in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province

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List of Archaeological Dams in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province
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Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah is home to several archaeological dams built by caliphs and princes during the Early Islamic Era. It also comprises other monuments and landmarks located within and around al-Madinah al-Munawwarah as well as historical castles, fortresses, and ports, including al-Jar Port overlooking the Red Sea.

Archaeological dams in the province include:

- Al-Bint Dam.

- Haseed Dam in Khaybar Governorate.

- Muawiyah Bin Abi Sufyan Dam, built in 670. It is located in Wadi al-Khunaiq, within a narrow gorge between two mountains east of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah.

- Ar-Ranuna Dam, located south of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah.