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Hinat is a Nabataean woman who died around two thousand years ago. Her facial features were digitally and physically reconstructed through a restoration process completed by a group of archaeology experts under the supervision of the Royal Commission for al-Ula in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This reconstruction was unveiled in February 2023. Hinat is a discovery from al-Hijr (Mada'in Salih) in al-Ula Governorate , part of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province northwest of the Kingdom. Al-Hijr...
While there are no memorials in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the country is home to landmarks that commemorate significant historical events, highlighting its rich history. One such landmark is al-Masmak Palace , a cultural and historical icon in the capital, Riyadh . Originally built as a fortress in 1865, it now serves as a museum chronicling the stages of the Kingdom’s founding. The palace played a pivotal role in the history of the Third Saudi State, as it was the entry point for King Abd...
The fifteenth century At-Turaif District is located in ad-Dir'iyyah , northwest of Riyadh , the current capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Mani' Bin Rabi'a al-Muraydi, the great ancestor of Al Saud, chose the district as his residence. The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries At-Turaif District became home to the Royal Family and flourished as a political and religious center. 2010 The district was inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organiz...
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 ...
