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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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Musa Bin Nusayr Castle, built from hewn stone atop a small hill in AlUla. (Royal Commission for AlUla)
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Musa Bin Nusayr Castle

Musa Bin Nusayr Castle, also known as AlUla Castle, is a historic cas...

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A bottle made of semi-transparent glass with two handles, used for storing perfumes. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
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Glass Bottle from the Ninth Century

The Glass Bottle from the Ninth Century is an archaeological artifact...

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A bronze ancient oil lamp from the third century, featuring a lid and a handle. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
Landmarks and monuments

Bronze Oil Lamp from the Third Century

The Bronze Oil Lamp from the Third Century is an archaeological artif...

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A ceramic jar made of yellow pottery. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
Landmarks and monuments

Ceramic Jar Made of Yellow Pottery

The Ceramic Jar Made of Yellow Pottery was discovered in the ‏archa...

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Ghars Well in Qurban area, east of Quba Mosque, al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. (SPA)
Landmarks and monuments

Ghars Well

Ghars Well is one of the wells of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , also kno...

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From the development project of al-Daho Neighborhood in Riyadh. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Daho Neighborhood

Al-Daho Neighborhood is a heritage neighborhood located in the heart ...

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Al Khalaf Village in Sarat Abidah Governorate. (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah))
Landmarks and monuments

Al Khalaf Village

Al Khalaf Village is a heritage village located in Sarat Abidah Gover...

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Al-Suwailem Cabin is located in al-Bukayriyah Governorate, Qassim Province. (Saudipedia)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Suwailem Cabin

Al-Suwailem Cabin (Maqsourat al-Suwailem) is a historic building loca...

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Historic City of A'thar (King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah)
Landmarks and monuments

Historic City of A'thar

A'thar City or the Historic City of A'thar is a historical ...

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Bronze weights discovered in archaeological Qaryat Al-Faw. (Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities)
Landmarks and monuments

Bronze Weights

The Bronze Weights are a set of three bronze weights uncovered in the...

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The restoration work of Al-Jawz Mosque located in Unaizah City. (SPA)
Landmarks and monuments

Al-Jawz Mosque

Al-Jawz Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Unaizah Governorate in...

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Rock carvings depicting cattle with curved and twisted horns. (SPA)
Landmarks and monuments

Hima Al-Nomoor

Hima Al-Nomoor is an archaeological site located in Makkah Al-Mukarra...

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