The archaeological jewelry finds in in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refer to adornments, necklaces, and amulets discovered in the Kingdom. Some discoveries were extracted from archaeological sites across the Kingdom, including Jawan and Thaj in the Eastern Province . Some of these items are adorned with gemstones, and date back to one hundred years BCE in Thaj, and from the first to the second century CE in Jawan. Raw materials for ancient jewelry The jewelry discovered in the Kingdom was cra...
It is located on the top of Raum Mountain, in the southwest of Najran city . It was built at an approximate height of 1000 m using stones and clay, and its roof was made of cedar, tamarisk, and palm wood. It was adorned on the outside with adjacent and individual triangles, in addition to carefully built rock reservoirs at the castle's base, designed to collect rainwater through channels that flowedfrom the castle. Raum Castle was built in 1929 as an observation and exploration point. It r...
Tayma' hieroglyphic inscription consists of two cartouches (frames) bearing information written about King Ramesses III. This type of inscription is one of the well-known traditions in Ancient Egypt for naming Egypt kings. The hieroglyphic inscription consists of four parts: the coronation title 'Nesu-Bity,' meaning King of Upper and Lower Egypt; the birth name 'Sare Bin Ra,' meaning the sun god; and the name of the king or that of the family, in addition to a descripti...
Al Olayan Village is a historic village in an-Namas Governorate , Aseer Province , southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It houses numerous artifacts, archaeological pieces, and preserved documents in a museum located within the village. 1 Touristic significance of Al Olayan Heritage Village Al Olayan Heritage Village is perched on the heights of the Sarawat Mountains . It represents, with its archaeological artifacts and natural surroundings, a tourist attraction in the region. Visitors ca...
The Historical Fakhriyah Palace, also known as Jalawi Palace, is one of the historical and archaeological buildings in al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 1 Palace significance Fakhriyah Palace is considered one of the tourist destinations visited by visitors and tourists. It is marked by its entertaining and architectural character, in addition to its social character. 2 ...
Al-Masmak Palace , with al-Masmak meaning a thick and fortified building, was constructed in 1865 during the reign of Imam Abdullah Bin Faisal Bin Turki . It was designed with high walls, lacking windows and openings except for two entrances and small openings for rifle barrels. One of the uses of this palace was as a storage facility for ammunition and weapons until it was decided to convert it into a historical landmark and later into a museum in 1995. The palace contains: the main wooden gat...
Nassif House is one of the heritage houses in Jeddah Historic District, located in Jeddah City, west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It gained its historical importance from the arrival of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud there in 1925, and he took it as his residence for about ten years. Nassif House was built in 1872 by Sheikh Omar Effendi Nassif. Its construction took four years, with an architectural design bearing the characteristics of Hejaz architecture. Historical imp...
Al-Qassar Heritage Village is located on Farasan Island affiliated with Jazan Province, south of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is famous for its abundance of palm and perennial trees. It is one of the most important villages on Farasan Island and one of the first sites to be inhabited on the island hundreds of years ago due to its moderate weather throughout the year, the abundance of palm and perennial trees, as well as freshwater extracted from several wells in the village for drinking and ...
'Trade Routes in Arabia - Saudi Archeological Masterpieces Through the Ages' Exhibition is an international Saudi exhibition to introduce the world to the ruins of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its cultural history extending back thousands of years. It was organized by the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage (currently the Ministry of Tourism), with the participation of several local and international entities. The exhibition visited seventeen local and international...
Urwah Bin al-Zubair Palace is an archeological palace located on the banks of Wadi al-Aqiq in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built in the early eighth century, and it is about 3.5 km away from the Prophet’s Mosque. It is located on the road leading to Miqat Dhu al-Hulayfah (the Miqat of the people of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah) on the old Jeddah-Makkah al-Mukarramah Road. Importance of Urwah Bin al-Zubair Palace Urwah Bin al-Zubair Palace was owned by the Tabi' U...
Al-Faw Archaeological Village is located approximately seven hundred km southwest of the capital, Riyadh, specifically in the area where the Tuwayq mountain range intersects with Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate. It overlooks the western side of the Empty Quarter desert. Historically, al-Faw Village contained about seventeen large water wells, and its inhabitants engaged in agriculture and trade. It was traversed by the ancient trade route known as the Najran-Gerra road. Al-Faw Archaeological Villag...
Ushaiqer Center is an administrative center affiliated with Shaqra Governorate in Riyadh Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located approximately two hundred km northwest of the capital, Riyadh, and about eighteen km north of Shaqra Governorate. The center can be accessed via Route Fifty, one of the main roads in the Kingdom. Naming and importance of Ushaiqer Center The name Ushaiqer is derived from the word 'Shaqra,' which means 'blonde'. This name refers to t...