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Al-Ataif Mosque is one of the old mosques of Riyadh City . It is located on the northwestern side of the current al-Maigliah markets. It was of average size, with an area of about 250 m 2 , and it had a secluded chamber. The date of its construction is unknown. Near the mosque, to the south, there used to be a large Sidr tree. Development of al-Ataif Mosque The mosque was rebuilt in the 1960s. However, it was later demolished as part of the development phase of the al-Hukm Palace area in 1987. ...

Al-Abbasah Mosque, also known as al-Sharif Abu Talib Mosque, is a historic mosque located on King Faisal Road in the southeastern part of al-Naseem Neighborhood in  Abu Arish Governorate , one of the governorates of Jazan Province , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is situated thirty-five km east of the city of Jazan . History of al-Abbasah Mosque The historical evidence indicates that the construction of the Abbasah Mosque dates back to 1846. This date is recorded on the plaque above the mihr...

Al-Qibli Mosque is a historic mosque located south of the Manfouha Neighborhood in Riyadh , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , about seven hundred m north of the Southern Ring Road. It is the first mosque in Riyadh Province to be included in Prince Mohammad Bin Salman's Project for the Development of Historical Mosques . The history of al-Qibli Mosque Historical narratives indicate that the construction of al-Qibli Mosque dates back to 1689. It was given this name due to its proximity to the ol...

Al-Fuwaihi Mosque is one of the targeted mosques in the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques  in its second phase. It is located in al-Safa Neighborhood in Sakaka City in al-Jawf Province , specifically in the southwest of Sakaka City on King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Road. History of al-Fuwaihi Mosque Al-Fuwaihi Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Sakaka City in al-Jawf Province. Its construction dates back to 1960, and it was known as the Shaman Mosque aft...

Umm Zureniq Mosque is one of the targeted mosques in Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques  in its second phase. It is located in the center of al-Hufuf City in al-Ahsa Governorate , in the Eastern Province . History of Umm Zureniq Mosque The Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques aims to bestow Umm Zureniq Mosque with a historical and aesthetic identity, preserving its unique details that maintain its aesthetic histo...

Al-Ruwaibah Mosque is one of the mosques targeted in the second phase of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's project for the Development of Historical Mosques . The development efforts aim to preserve its materials and spatial features, which give it a unique historical character. Additions will be made without affecting its appearance. The mosque will be rebuilt while maintaining the characteristics of its roof, which consists of three natural elements: clay, Athel wood, and palm fronds. It is ...

Al-Hawza Mosque is one of the targeted mosques in Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's project for the Development of Historical Mosques in its second phase. It is located in the middle of al-Hawza heritage district in Dhahran al-Janub Governorate , one of the governorates of Aseer Province . Al-Hawza district is approximately twenty km away from the Saudi border with Yemen. Prayers have been held in the mosque since its construction up to the present time. History of al-Hawza Mosque Al-Hawza Mosq...

The Rock Inscriptions and Drawings in Qassim Province are ancient human artifacts found on the rocks of mountains in Qassim Province, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These inscriptions are important historical documents of the ancient civilizations that settled in the Arabian Peninsula. They also serve as a living record of the successive civilizations on the land of the Kingdom. Themes of rock inscriptions and drawings in Qassim Province Qassim Province's geographic location serves as a l...

The Rock Art at Jabal al-Kawkab is a collection of antiquities located in Jabal al-Kawkab in Najran Province , southwestern the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The site is considered one of the rich archaeological locations in rock art, featuring drawings, writings, and historical inscriptions. Rock art themes Jabal al-Kawkab in Hima Cultural Area of Najran serves as a record of the journeys of caravans passing through the province, which was a pivotal connection point on the trade route linking the ...

Al-Hima Castle is a historical castle located in Damad Governorate , part of Jazan Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was constructed in 1841 during the era of the Second Saudi State and still retains its original form and structure as it was constructed. History of al-Hima Castle Al-Hima Castle, located twenty km east of Damad Governorate, was constructed to oversee the farms situated along the valley’s bank in that area. The castle was named 'al-Hima' due to its intended...

Rock Art in Jubbah are archaeological site dating back to the Stone Age, located one hundred km north of Hail City in Hail Province , in the heart of an-Nufud Desert, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Jubbah is one of the governorates of Hail Province, covering an area of 12,000 km². It is well-known for agriculture due to the abundance of water in the area. Jubbah, a station for trade caravans Jubbah was a station for trade caravans on the ancient trade route that connected the civilizations o...

Makkah al-Mukarramah is located in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is home to numerous Islamic historical sites, including: Jabal al-Nour Located northeast of Makkah al-Mukarramah, this mountain houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar Hira), where the first revelation descended upon Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH). The mountain stands 642 m tall and covers an area of 5.250 km², with its peak resembling a camel’s hump. Al-Bay'ah Mosque It is one of the historic mosqu...