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Al-Qantara Mosque, at the foot of Mount al-Madhoon, in Taif Governorate. (Ministry of Culture)

Where Is al-Qantara Mosque Located?

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Ruins of Dawqara Palace southwest of Turaif in Northern Borders Province. (SPA)

When Was Dawqara Palace Built?

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An old image of the historic Badi'ah Palace in Riyadh, which houses the Badi'ah Palace Mosque. (SPA)

Badi'ah Palace Mosque

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Najm Spring, one of the archaeological springs in al-Ahsa Oasis. (Saudipedia)

Najm Spring

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Sabihah Heritage Village in Al-Qara Governorate, in Al-Bahah Province. (Media Center of Al-Bahah Municipality)

Sabihah Village

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Animal drawings in the Abqaiq Archaeological Cemeteries. (SPA)

Abqaiq Archaeological Burial Sites

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The Austrian Thaler or Maria Theresa Thaler, known as the French Riyal, one of the commonly used currencies in the First Saudi State. (Saudipedia)
The First Saudi State

Currency in the First Saudi State

Currency in the First Saudi State refers to the gold, silver, copper,...

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Salwa Palace, seat of government during the era of the First Saudi State. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
The First Saudi State

Financial System of the First Saudi State

The Financial System of the First Saudi State refers to the financial...

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Wooden pens made from reed branches. (Saudipedia)
The First Saudi State

Pen-Making in Najd

Pen-Making in Najd: The people of Najd Region once held an interest i...

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The facade of al-Zarqa Mosque in the old town of Tharmada, part of Marat Governorate in Riyadh Province. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Zarqa Mosque

Al-Zarqa Mosque is a religious and historical landmark established in...

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Al-Mansaf Mosque from the inside in al-Zulfi City. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Mansaf Mosque

Al-Mansaf Mosque is one of the historic mosques in the Kingdom of Sau...

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Al-Ajlan Historic Mosque in Buraydah City. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Ajlan Mosque

Al-Ajlan Mosque is a historic mosque built over 350 years ago in al-S...

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Hegra Tombs in al-Ula Governorate date back to the Nabataean era. (SPA)
Landmarks and monuments

Hegra Archaeological Tombs

Hegra Archaeological Tombs are burial sites dating back to the Nabata...

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One of Badr Historical Route journeys. (SPA)
Landmarks and monuments

Badr Historical Route

Badr Historical Route is a tourist journey project focused on the sit...

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The forts and palaces of Abu Nuqtah al-Muthami consist of six adjacent sites of varying sizes and heights. (SPA)
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Abu Nuqtah al-Muthami Palaces

Abu Nuqtah al-Muthami Palaces are a collection of historical forts an...

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Animal carvings at an archaeological site in Hail Province. (SPA)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Shuwaymis Antiquities

Al-Shuwaymis Antiquities are archaeological sites and rock engravings...

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Al-Akhawayn Museum in al-Bahah. (Media Center of al-Bahah Municipality)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Akhawayn Museum

Al-Akhawayn Museum is located in al-Malad historical Village in al-Ba...

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Hlewa Heritage Market in Shaqra Governorate. (Development and Advancement Association in Shaqra)
Landmarks and monuments

Hlewa Heritage Market

Hlewa Heritage Market, also known as Hlewa Shops, is one of the tradi...

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