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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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Conical-shaped vessel carved from limestone. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Limestone Vessel

The Limestone Vessel is a conical-shaped container carved from limest...

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An ancient bronze oil lamp, shaped like a boat, was used for lighting. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
Landmarks and monuments

Bronze Oil Lamp from the First Century

A Bronze Oil Lamp from the First Century is an ancient artifact craft...

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A gold necklace adorned with gemstones and pearls, dating back to the first millennium BCE. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Ancient Gold Necklace with Gemstones

The Ancient Gold Necklace with Gemstones is a piece of gold jewelry, ...

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A gold necklace adorned with gemstones and pearls, featuring an engraved human face. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
Landmarks and monuments

Ancient Gold Necklace

The Ancient Gold Necklace is a piece of gold jewelry dating back to t...

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Outer wall of Rachid Bin Laila Palace in Hail City. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Rachid Bin Laila Palace

Rachid Bin Laila Palace is one of the urban heritage sites located in...

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A colored gypsum mural discovered in the archaeological Qaryat Al-Faw. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
Landmarks and monuments

Gypsum Mural

  The Gypsum Mural is an ancient mural crafted and decorated on a gy...

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Al-Khabra Historical Village in Qassim Province. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Khabra Mosque

Al-Khabra Mosque is a historical mosque located in the center of al-K...

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Al-Nusb Mosque, built in the Sarat architectural style, is located in Abha City in the southwest of the Kingdom. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Nusb Mosque

Al-Nusb Mosque is a heritage mosque built in the Sarat architectural ...

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Mardhiyyah Heritage Palace in al-Ahsa Governorate. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Mardhiyyah Heritage Palace

Mardhiyyah Heritage Palace is a historical landmark in al-Ahsa Govern...

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Historical al-Towaim Mosque in al-Majma'ah Governorate. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Towaim Mosque

Al-Towaim Mosque is one of the mosques included in the first phase of...

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Al-Akkas Village in Aseer Province, southwest of the Kingdom. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Akkas Village

Al-Akkas Village is one of the historic villages in Aseer Province , ...

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The Old Emirate Palace in the center of Ar'ar City. (SPA)
Landmarks and monuments

The Old Emirate Palace in Ar'ar

The Old Emirate Palace in Ar'ar is a historic palace located in ...

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