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The major cities in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as Makkah al-Mukarramah , al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , Jeddah , and Taif , are distinguished by a unique traditional architectural style in terms of the materials used and construction methods. The topography of the land in Makkah al-Mukarramah influenced the formation of its architectural style, where the built-up area extends along the valleys. Meanwhile, the building masses in Jeddah Governorate extend in a unified dir...

Al-Dar'i Neighborhood , a historical site located in Dumat al-Jandal, consists of interconnected stone houses and alleys built during the fifteenth century. It is one of the ancient quarters of Dumat al-Jandal. The site also includes Marid Castle , one of the most iconic archaeological fortresses in the northern part of the Kingdom. Marid Castle sits atop a high hill overlooking the old city of Dumat al-Jandal. Although parts of the castle were reconstructed, the majority remains in its or...

Mosques in Old Riyadh City , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, were renowned for their simple architecture and modest decoration. The following offers a list of ten ancient mosques in Riyadh. The Main Mosque Known as 'Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque,' it is located north of Qasr Al-Hukm, at the center of Riyadh City. It was built during the reign of the founder of the Second Saudi State, Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud. Al-Diwaniyah Mosque It is located in Imam Abdulrahman Palace....

Al-Jawf Province , located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is one of the Kingdom's archaeologically rich regions. It comprises ash-Shuwayhitiyyah site, one of the oldest human settlements in history. Its archaeological sites include: Dumat al-Jandal Oasis It is one of the historical archaeological sites located in Dumat al-Jandal Governorate . The oasis is home to several historical landmarks, such as Marid Castle, Omar Bin al-Khattab Mosque, al-Dar'i Archaeological Neighborhood, the ...

Al-Kalada Heritage Village is located on the summit of a mountain named after it in Wadi as-Sayayil, in the Bani Saad Center, in Taif Governorate , in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The village comprises several closely adjacent heritage buildings made of solid stones, a mosque, and a square dedicated to celebrations and official events. The square is surrounded by two defensive forts. ...

Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah is one of the historical mosques in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It gained its fame after Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, (PBUH) performed the Eid prayer therein. It was attributed to the Caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him, after he led the Eid prayer in it, and thus it became known by his name. The mosque is approximately three hundred m southwest of the Prophet's Mosque, sou...

Aseer Province , located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is home to numerous heritage and historical villages and towns across its governorates. Here is a list of five of them: Rijal Heritage Village It is located in Rijal Alma Governorate and consists of sixty buildings made of natural stone, mud, and wood. The palaces in the village consist of multiple floors and are known as fortresses. The village also contains a heritage museum. Al-Muftaha Historical Village It is located in the ...

The Decorative Architectural Ornament is a rectangular-shaped architectural ornament made of terracotta (baked clay). It was discovered in al-Mabiyat Village, one of the villages in AlUla Governorate , part of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The village is located about twenty km from AlUla and approximately three hundred km from al-Madinah al-Munawwarah . Formation of the decorative architectural ornament The decorative architectural ornament was made from a c...

Al-Awja Palace is situated on the farm of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in Diriyah Governorate , the capital of the First Saudi State , located northwest of Riyadh City . This royal palace is one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's royal palaces and lies approximately one km from Salwa Palace , the ruling palace during the era of the First Saudi State. ...

Al-Koot District is a heritage neighborhood in al-Hufuf City, al-Ahsa Governorate , affiliated with the Eastern Province , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the governorate, and it was previously known as al-Koot Fortress because of a wall surrounding it. Buildings of al-Koot District Al-Koot District's buildings predominantly showcase traditional architecture, featuring clay, tree trunks, and palm fronds. A large portion of the area is in ruins, with wi...

Ghasiba District is a historic district in Historical Diriyah, recognized as its earliest historical district and its seat of governance, predating al-Turaif District during the First Saudi State . Renowned for its historical and architectural significance, the district is designated as a protected archaeological excavation site, managed by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority in accordance with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) guidelines for he...

Tabuk Province is located in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The numerous antiquities discovered there indicate it was home to successive nations such as Thamud, Arameans, Nabataeans, and many Arab tribes. Among its archaeological sites are: Tabuk Archaeological Castle It is one of the castles on the Levant Hajj Route connecting the Levant with al-Madinah al-Munawwarah . Built during the Abbasid era, it consists of two floors. The first floor includes an open courtyard, a group of...