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Al-Kalada Heritage Village is a historic village located in the Bani Saad Center in Taif Governorate, west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It features buildings constructed on the mountain peak that shares its name, situated in the center of Wadi as-Sayayil. The village is distinguished by the interconnectedness of its buildings, forming a unique architectural model of stone architecture in the region. Architectural components of al-Kalada Heritage Village Al-Kalada Heritage Village is one of ...
Qarn al-Manazil is one of the archaeological sites in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is the place where the Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him (PBUH), designated a Miqat for the people of Najd when he said: 'And the people of Najd assume Ihram from Qarn.' Miqat Qarn al-Manazil The mosque of Miqat Qarn al-Manazil (known today as as-Sayl al-Kabir) is located on the eastern bank of Wadi Qarn (as-Sayl al-Kabir) on the Taif –Makkah Road, passing by Nak...
Hijr ( Mada'in Salih ) was inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) World Heritage List in 2008 as the first Saudi site to be registered. It was included due to its global historical significance, being the largest preserved site of the Nabataean civilization, located in the northwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Hijr Site is rich in well-preserved archaeological evidence, including massive tombs with decorated facades dating...
The Old Town of al-Ula was selected among the list of the best tourist villages in the world by the World Tourism Organization in 2022, alongside thirty-two other villages from around the world, due to the Old Town meeting the selection criteria requirements. The villages on the list of the best tourist villages in the world, part of the main project within the organization's program for tourism for rural development, were evaluated by an independent advisory board based on criteria coveri...
Hijr archaeological site (Mada'in Salih) is the first Saudi site registered on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) World Heritage List. It was inscribed in 2008 as a site of outstanding universal value. Hijr represents the largest preserved historical site of the Nabataean civilization and their southern capital, located in the northwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ...
Khaev Alhizami Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Prince Radwan, is a historical mosque located in the center of Khaev Alhizami Town, in as-Safra' Valley, Badr Governorate , al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is adjacent to the main road connecting al-Madinah al-Munawwarah to Badr Governorate. History of Khaev Alhizami Mosque Khaev Alhizami Mosque is at a distance of around one hundred km south of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. It was built in the seventeen...
Al-Hisn al-Asfal Mosque is one of the mosques covered by the second phase of the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques . It is located on the Hajj route, in al-Naseem Center, governed by the city of Abha , in Aseer Province . History of al-Hisn al-Asfal Mosque Al-Hisn al-Asfal Historical Mosque was built in 1760. In the past, Friday prayer was held at the mosque. It was visited by worshipers from neighboring towns, passersby, and pilgrims to and from Makka...
Al-Fath Mosque is a historical mosque located in al-Fath Neighborhood, al-Jumum Governorate , Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is situated at a distance of around 260 m from the road connecting Makkah al-Mukarramah to al-Madinah al-Munawwarah . Historical importance of al-Fath Mosque Historical accounts recount that Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him (PBUH) prayed in the current location of al-Fath Mosque in the year of the Conquest of Makkah. Hence, the mosqu...
Al-Roasa Mosque is a historical mosque located in the southwest of al-Majma'ah Governorate , Riyadh Province , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is at a distance of 180 km northwest of Riyadh, the capital. 1 2 History of al-Roasa Mosque Al-Roasa Mosque, located southwest of the foot of Munikh Mountain, is crowned by al-Marqab Castle. It is one of the ancient mosques of al-Majma'ah. Its construction began in 1946 and was completed in 1950. It was built by Ibrahim Bin Uthman al-Roasa. 3 ...
Al-Balad District in Jeddah was established in the seventh century representing the historic center of Jeddah City. Jeddah Historic District features various ancient landmarks and heritage buildings of historical significance, such as the old wall of Jeddah, open historical squares, and several historic mosques, including the Mosque of Uthman Ibn Affan, al-Shafi'i Mosque, al-Basha Mosque, Ukash Mosque, al-Mimar Mosque, and al-Hanafi Mosque. The district is also home to traditional markets....
Al-Hazimi Historical Mosque is a historical mosque situated northeast of the town of Layla, al-Aflaj Governorate, Riyadh Province . It is located three hundred km south of Riyadh City , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . History of al-Hazimi Historical Mosque Al-Hazimi Historical Mosque is one of the oldest heritage mosques in the ancient city of Layla. It was built more than one hundred years ago with the cooperation of the town residents during that period. Back then, the mosque was...
Al-Zubair Bin al-Awwam Mosque is a historical mosque located north of King Abdulaziz Road, west of Najran city , the administrative capital of Najran Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is at a distance of 150 m from Qasr al-Emara Historical Palace in Najran and one hundred m from the fruits and vegetables market of the city. History of al-Zubair Bin al-Awwam Mosque Al-Zubair Bin al-Awwam Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the province. It was built in 1967, during the time of go...
