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Ain Zubaida extends from Wadi Nu'man at the top of Jabal Kara near Taif Governorate to Arafat Holy Site in Makkah al-Mukarramah City. It spans approximately thirty km in length and was established as a public endowment by Zubaida Bint Ja'far Bin Abi Ja'far al-Mansour, wife of Caliph Harun al-Rashid, during the eighth century. Its purpose was to provide water for the residents of Makkah al-Mukarramah and the pilgrims of the Grand Mosque . It is the oldest water network in Makkah a...

Ar-Rubay'iyyah Historical Village is a historical, archaeological, and agricultural region located east of Buraydah City in Qassim Province , central Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is situated approximately twenty-eight km from Buraydah City. According to administrative divisions, ar-Rubay'iyyah is classified as a Category ‘A’ center, connected to Buraydah City, which serves as the administrative capital of Qassim Province. Ar-Rubay'iyyah Historical Village history Ar-Rubay'...

The Antiquities of Darin Island, located in Qatif Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, consist of several archaeological sites. Among these are Darin Castle and the Darin excavation site. The historic core of Darin includes several ancient buildings, which represent 12 percent of the structures in the area. Some of these buildings have collapsed or been abandoned, and most consist of two floors, followed by single-story buildings, with a few others having three fl...

The Antiquities of Wadi Tathlith comprise a collection of historical artifacts located in Wadi Tathlith, in Tathlith Governorate, Aseer Province, southwestern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The valley is one of the well-known valleys in the Kingdom, frequently mentioned in literary works, historical texts, and geographical dictionaries due to its significant archaeological inscriptions and prominent historical and heritage sites. Wadi Tathlith is a notable site that combines rock art with Thamudic in...

Al-Dar'i Historical Neighborhood is a historical neighborhood located in Dawmat al-Jandal City, al-Jawf Province , north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built in the fifteenth century and covers an area of approximately thirty thousand m 2 . The neighborhood was added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) list on October 24, 2014. Al-Dar'i Neighborhood history Excavation and digging efforts led to the discovery of Assyrian pottery da...

Malik Heritage Palace is one of the heritage palaces in Aseer Province , located in the southwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was later converted into a museum that houses various artifacts, including rifles that are over one hundred years old. Geographical location of Malik Heritage Palace Malik Heritage Palace is located in the village of Sabal, fifteen km north of Abha City, along the old Riyadh road. It is considered one of the historical landmarks of Aseer Province, covering...

Muhayris Palace is a historic palace located north of the city of al-Mubarraz in al-Ahsa Governorate, affiliated with the Eastern Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a small military fortress built for surveillance and protection in 1794. History of Muhayris Palace Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Bin Saud , the grandson of the founder of the First Saudi State and its third Imam, ordered the construction of Muhayris Palace. It was built as a military fortress to protect the peopl...

Tabuk Archaeological Castle is a heritage castle located in Tabuk City , north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Historically, it was one of the stations on the Levant Hajj Route, which connected the Levant with al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. The route consisted of castles and stations to receive pilgrims, starting from the Saudi-Jordanian border and extending to al-Madinah al-Munawwarah . Location of Tabuk Archaeological Castle It is located next to the well-known Ain al-Sukkar, covering an area of a...

Al-Muwaylih Historical Castle is an ancient castle located in Tabuk Province , north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the main stations on the Egyptian Hajj Route, built in 1560. Some historians consider it one of the largest castles in the Kingdom and one of the largest fortresses along the pilgrimage route. The castle features a courtyard and a mosque, with service units for pilgrims surrounding the courtyard on all sides. The castle also has towers at each of its four corners. Th...

Ushayqir Heritage Village is a heritage village located in Shaqra Governorate , Riyadh Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is situated two hundred km west of Riyadh City . The walls of the village are built from mud bricks, and the rooms and passageways are roofed with tamarisk wood, with the gaps between these woods covered with palm fronds. The doors, windows, and all wooden structures are also made from local building materials, including palm trunks and tamarisk. Components of Ush...

Jabal al-Rumat, also known as 'Jabal Aynayn,' is an Islamic and historical landmark located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It symbolizes a period reflecting the time when the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), and his companions (may Allah be pleased with them) lived in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. Jabal al-Rumat Site Jabal al-Rumat is a small mountain located near Jabal Uhud , north of the Prophet's Mosque, approximately three km away. The moun...

Jabra Palace is a historic palace located northeast of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its design is based on Islamic architectural style. The palace witnessed the early years of the Kingdom's establishment, serving as a residence for King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud for a period of time. Jabra Palace area Jabra Palace is distinguished by its architectural style, design, and the inscriptions and Quranic verses carved on its stone wall...