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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 im...

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...

Al-Turaif District was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2010, due to its historical significance, showcasing the unique Najdi architectural style central to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Turaif District is located in the heart of ad-Dir'iyyah City . It was built in the mid-eighteenth century and is described as one of the largest mud-brick cities in the world. The district includes about thirt...

King Abdulaziz Historical Palace in Qibah is one of the palaces inhabited by the founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. It was built in 1932, the year that marked the unification of the Kingdom. The palace is located in Qibah city, Al-Asyah Governorate, northeast of Qassim Province. It is one of the largest archaeological palaces in the province. Location of King Abdulaziz Historical Palace The palace stretches fifteen thousand m 2 in the city of Qibah, ...

Al-Qessar Heritage Village is located on Farasan Island in Jazan Province, southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a tourist destination, characterized by its heritage buildings surrounded by palm trees and built with stone walls and roofs made of palm fronds. Its importance lies in being a summer resort where Farasan locals spend over three consecutive months during the season of al-Asef, the summer north winds. The village is known for its fresh groundwater, which is no more than seve...

Amarah Palace is located in Aba al-Saud in the heart of Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most famous historical buildings. It was established in 1944 to serve as the headquarters of the Emirate of Najran and some government administrations, as well as the residence of the governor of Najran and his family. The palace was constructed in the form of a fortress with high walls, using mud and stones as building materials. It covers an area of approximately 6,252 m 2 and consists of...

Historical Jarir al-Bajali Mosque is located south of Taif Governorate in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It stands as one of the most ancient mosques in the province. It is characterized by its construction in the Sarat style, employing irregular stones and a roof made of acacia tree trunks and concrete. It covers an area of approximately 350 m 2 and can accommodate about 130 worshipers. The mosque consists of the prayer hall with its roof supported by circular wood...

Al-Aan Palace,  also known as Saadan Palace, is a historical heritage palace and a cultural landmark in the city of Najran , a city rich with historical and cultural sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The palace was constructed in 1688 and was named 'al-Aan' after the village it is located in.   Location of al-Aan Palace Al-Aan Palace Aan Palace is located on Al-Aan Mountain, west of Najran city, in the northern part of Wadi Najran . It is surrounded by historical landmarks suc...