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Al-Daho Neighborhood is a heritage neighborhood located in the heart of Riyadh City , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, within the Qasr al-Hukm District. It is considered one of the city's old neighborhoods. Historical significance of al-Daho Neighborhood The importance of al-Daho Neighborhood lies in its status as the last remaining historic neighborhood within the walls of old Riyadh City. With a history spanning over two hundred years, it reflects the traditional construction ...

Al Khalaf Village is a heritage village located in Sarat Abidah Governorate in Aseer Province , southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built approximately five hundred years ago. Location and area of Al Khalaf Village Al Khalaf Village is located 120 km from Abha City , the administrative capital of Aseer Province. The village spans an area of approximately ten km 2 . The architecture of Al Khalaf is characterized by uniformity in its building styles and harmony with the surrounding a...

Al-Suwailem Cabin (Maqsourat al-Suwailem) is a historic building located in al-Bukayriyah Governorate in Qassim Province , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It previously served as the emirate's headquarters and as a residence for some members of Al Suwailem family. The palace was visited by several imams and kings of the Saudi state, including Imam Faisal Bin Turki and Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, who visited it in 1907, three years after the Battle of al-Bukayriyah against...

A'thar City or the Historic City of A'thar is a historical city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , located within the present-day boundaries of Jazan Province , southwest of Saudi Arabia. It emerged during the pre-Islamic era and continued until the second half of the fourth century AH. A'thar was an independent Mukhlaf (region) ruled by the Makhzum Qurashi tribes and their allies. In later periods of its history, it merged with the territory of the Hakm tribe to form the Mikhlaf S...

The Bronze Weights are a set of three bronze weights uncovered in the archaeological Qaryat Al-Faw , southeast of Wadi Ad-Dawasir Governorate , Riyadh Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The Bronze Weights at the Louvre Museum The Bronze Weights were among the antiquities selected to participate in the Saudi Archeological Masterpieces Through the Ages Exhibition , held at the Louvre Museum in the French capital, Paris, in 2010. The exhibition featured three hundred artifacts made of diverse ma...

Al-Jawz Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Unaizah Governorate in terms of construction and architecture, built in 1821, over two hundred years ago. It is located in Al-Jawz Neighborhood in the center of Unaizah City, in Qassim Province , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The mosque is adjacent to Al-Khurayzah Neighborhood. The word Al-Jawz means 'pairs' or 'doubles' in the local dialect. The mosque is situated near farms to the north and west, making its location significan...

Hima Al-Nomoor is an archaeological site located in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is situated on the northeastern and northwestern edges of Al-Hada Center in Taif Governorate . The site features ancient rock carvings and inscriptions, with over ninety drawings and inscriptions discovered, including Thamudic inscriptions and early Islamic inscriptions dating back to the first centuries of the Hijra. The inscriptions are concentrated around a water outlet that ...

Hijr Fort is a historical fortress located in AlUla Governorate in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Known as the Islamic Fortress, it serves as a key station for visitors to the Hijr (Mada'in Salih) site. The fortress was built during the Abbasid era to serve as a rest stop for pilgrims traveling from the Levant. Location of Hijr Fort Hijr Fort is located along the Levantine Hajj Route, also known as 'Al-Tabukeyah' in reference to Tabuk Ci...

Al-Dirah Neighborhood in Tarout is a historic neighborhood and and one of the architectural heritage sites in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is located in Al-Qatif Governorate , at the heart of the urban area of Tarout Island , approximately twenty km from Dammam City . The neighborhood is considered one of the earliest settlements on the Arabian Gulf. Historical significance of Al-Dirah Neighborhood Al-Dirah Neighborhood on Tarout Island served as a commercial hub for...

Al-Dubaikhi Heritage Palace, also known as Al-Dubaikhi Heritage Palace Museum, is an archaeological site in Qassim Province , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is one of the large mudbrick structures built in the style of traditional old houses. The palace is located in the village of al-Qwai’, west of Buraydah City , and is considered one of the private museums in the province. Al-Dubaikhi Heritage Palace was inaugurated on April 30, 2012. It consists of halls, wings, and sections that showca...

Al-Kateb Palace, also known as al-Kateb House, is one of the historical palaces in Taif Governorate , affiliated with Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is considered a historical landmark of Taif City. The palace was also called 'an-Niyabah Palace' because King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , during his tenure as Deputy King in Hejaz, resided there during the summer months. History of al-Kateb Palace The construction of al-Kateb Palace began in 18...

Al-Asirah Mosque is one of the historical mosques in Aseer Province , located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was built in 806, as indicated by a carved stone plaque affixed to the external wall at the mosque's entrance. The geographical location of al-Asirah Mosque Al-Asirah Mosque is located in the heritage village of al-Asirah in the Bani Amr Center, al-Namas Governorate, in Aseer Province. Design of al-Asirah Mosque The mosque is distinguished by its simple design, consis...