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Sabihah Village is a heritage village in Al-Qara Governorate , in Al-Bahah Province , located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is approximately twelve km north of the historic village of Al-Atawilah. It is bordered to the north and east by Nakhal Village, to the west by Al-Karadisah Village, Al-Dahwat Village, and Hadi Village, and to the south by Mahawiyah Village. The village hosts the weekly Tuesday market. Location of Sabihah Village Sabihah Village includes one of the prominen...

Abqaiq Archaeological Burial Sites are one of the archaeological sites in Abqaiq Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , dating back to the third millennium BCE. The emergence of Abqaiq Archaeological Burial Sites The cultural interactions that took place in the region around 2300 BCE contributed to the establishment of significant trade and cultural relations with the regions south of the Mesopotamian Valley, the Sindh region, and Afghanistan. As a result, artifact...

Historical Mohammed al-Muqbel Mosque is a historical mosque in al-Basar Neighborhood of al-Mansi Center, west of Buraydah City , Qassim Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Previously known as al-Mansi Mosque, it is distinguished by its Najdi architectural style and stands as a prominent heritage building in Qassim Province. The mosque is among those included in the first phase of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques . History of the historical Moham...

The historical centers of the cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia embody Saudi Arabia's heritage, cultural, and historical identity. These centers include: King Abdulaziz Historical Center: Located in al-Murabba Neighborhood in central Riyadh City , this cultural and historical hub spans 440,000 m 2 . Established on January 22, 1999, it serves as a cultural landmark reflecting the history of the Arabian Peninsula. Al-Hukm Palace District in Riyadh: The district serves as the heart and hi...

The Ancient Pottery Bowl is a ceramic vessel made from a clay paste mixed with white stone fragments. It was discovered in the historical area of al-Rabatha, an archaeological site rich in various ancient industries, including pottery, ceramics, stonework, glassware, metal tools, jewelry, adornments, inscriptions, writings, and coins. Al-Rabatha is located approximately two hundred km east of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , on the edge of the western Hejaz Mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. S...

An Ancient Pottery Vessel is a circular-shaped archaeological pottery vessel found in the historical area of al-Rabatha, one of the archaeological sites along the Hajj route from Kufa to Makkah al-Mukarramah . It is located approximately two hundred km east of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, on the edge of the western Hejaz Mountains in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Description of the vessel The pottery vessel is made from light brown clay, relatively pure in composition. It has an open mouth with a p...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has attached utmost attention to heritage and archaeological sites in terms of its efforts aimed at promoting national history and fostering the cultural value of these sites and buildings. Jeddah Governorate Municipality has been keen on classifying historical buildings therein and dedicating staff to take care of these buildings. In 1972, the Antiquities Law, seeking the maintenance of the heritage of Historic Jeddah, was promulgated. As a result, the area benefite...

Prince Fahd Bin Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud is located on al-Ataif Street in Riyadh City , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built in 1954. It became the residence of Prince Fahd Bin Faisal Bin Farhan upon his appointment as Mayor of Riyadh City in the same year, ultimately becoming one of the landmarks of Old Riyadh, after he left it to relocate to another house in Ulaishah Neighborhood. It was also converted into a school for girls for a while. ...

The Glass Bottle is made of honey-colored glass and has a shape resembling a pear. It features a tall, narrow neck, a slightly outward-protruding mouth, and a pointed base. It was discovered at Qaryat al-Faw Archaeological Site , southeast of Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate , in Riyadh Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. History of the glass bottle The glass bottle dates back to the period between the third century BCE and the third century CE. It was used for storing perfumes and has a height of 6...

Old Riyadh housed several main and side streets that connected the gates of the cities to one another. The most notable streets include: Al-Thumairi Street Extending from al-Safat Square to al-Thumari Gate. Al-Sheikh Mosque Street Extending south from the downtown to Arair Manfuha Gate. Dakhna Street Known today as Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab Street. Al-Sweilim Street Extending from al-Sweilim Gate, north of the city. Al-Dhahirah Street Located within al-Dhahirah Neighborhood, it extends to the sou...

The Bronze Handle with Two Faces is an ancient artifact from a large-capacity vessel crafted from bronze, discovered at Qaryat al-Faw Archaeological Site , southeast of Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate in Riyadh Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It dates back to between the third century BCE and the third century CE and was used as a vessel handle. Specifications of the bronze handle The bronze handle measures seventeen cm in length and sixteen cm in width. At both ends of the two-faced bronze han...

The Glass Cup is one of the archaeological artifacts selected for display in the ‏Saudi Archaeological Masterpieces Through the Ages Exhibition ‏, held at the Louvre Museum in Paris, the capital of France, in 2010. The exhibition featured three hundred artifacts made from various materials and spanning different historical periods, all originating from various provinces across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These artifacts are categorized into three historical groups: prehistoric artifacts, p...