Al-Masmak Palace is a national cultural landmark and a historical icon that defines the city of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was an ancient fortress before becoming a museum showcasing the stages of the Kingdom's founding in the heart of the Saudi capital. It is associated with the most important event in the Kingdom’s history as it is the gateway through which Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud entered when he recaptured Riyadh City in 1902. This event set the stage ...

Makkah al-Mukarramah Province includes many archaeological sites, primarily the Islamic period antiquities that serve as historical evidence of the life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH). These sites have given the region religious significance in addition to its economic importance, as it was a meeting point for trade caravans. Antiquities of the Prophetic Biography The antiquities of the Prophetic period include Jabal al-Nour , at the summit of which is the Cave of Hira where ...