Monuments of ad-Disah Village are a collection of archaeological evidence located in ad-Disah Village in Tabuk Province, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The village is approximately fourteen km southwest of Tabuk City. In 2018, the Public Investment Fund announced a project to develop its valley near the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nature Reserve. Archaeological evidences in ad-Disah Village Ad-Disah Village contains numerous archaeological evidence including tombs, petroglyphs, Nabat...
The Suffering Man Statue is an ancient statue made of sandstone, bearing the features of sadness in sunken eyes, with a hand clenched over the heart. It was discovered through archaeological surveys and examinations in the village of al-Khafa, located two hundred kilometers south of the city of Hail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The statue was estimated to be six thousand years old, dating back to the end of the Neolithic era. The Suffering Man statue is considered a rare artistic masterpiec...
Dukhna Neighborhood is one of the largest neighborhoods in old Riyadh City. It was named this way in reference to an old well that used to irrigate several orchards The neighborhood is located south of al-Safat Square in Riyadh City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To the east, it is bordered by al-Qadimah and al-Dahou neighborhoods, and to the west by al-Sharqiyah Neighborhood. Significance of Dukhna Neighborhood In the past, the neighborhood was distinguished by the fact that most of its residents...
Magna is one of the archaeological settlements of the Tabuk Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; it was part of the coast of Midian on the Gulf of Aqaba. It was a populated oasis, known in the early Islamic era, after its people pledged to Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), a quarter of the city’s production of natural resources and agricultural crops. Geographical location of Magna Today, Magna is an administrative center located within the geographical range of the governorate ...
The Lihyanite Statue is a massive stone statue discovered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its history dates back to the Kingdom of Lihyan, which settled at the Dadan site in al-Ula Governorate, northwest of the Kingdom, from the fifth century to the second century BC. The statue is on display at the Louvre Museum in the French capital, Paris. According to an announcement made on September 7, 2022, an agreement was signed between the museum and the Royal Commission for al-Ula Governorate for fiv...
Al-Ablaa is an archaeological site located on a white mountain at the top of Ranya Valley, which is administratively affiliated with Bisha Governorate, in Aseer Province, southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The site dates back to ancient Arab kingdoms. Al-Ablaa was known as a market in the pre-Islamic era. It is also one of the ancient mining locations, and a thriving economic center with its commercial, agricultural, and pastoral components. Historical significance of al-Ablaa Historical...
Al-Ajnab Neighborhood, or Hallat al-Ajnab, is one of the old neighborhoods of Riyadh City. It is located in the northeastern corner of the city, north of al-Thumairi Street, which extends from al-Thumairi Gate in eastern Riyadh to the center of old Riyadh. Residents of al-Ajnab Neighborhood One of the most famous residents of al-Ajnab Neighborhood during the era of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, was his sister, Princess Noura, and her husband, Prince Saud Bin Abdulaziz al-...
Al-Qadimah Neighborhood or Hillat al-Qadimah, is one of the old neighborhoods of Riyadh City within the old walls. It is located in the southeast part of the city, south of al-Thumairi Street, north of al-Qura Street, and east of Dakhna. It was inhabited by many families of princes, scholars, poets, and craftsmen. Residents of al-Qadimah Neighborhood Another neighborhood, al-Daho, intersects with Hillat al-Qadimah, particularly in its southwest part. Al-Daho is one of the small neighborhoods ...
Al-Masmak Palace is a national cultural landmark and a historical icon that defines the city of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was an ancient fortress before becoming a museum showcasing the stages of the Kingdom's founding in the heart of the Saudi capital. It is associated with the most important event in the Kingdom’s history as it is the gateway through which Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud entered when he recaptured Riyadh City in 1902. This event set the stage ...
Al-Bad' is an archaeological site in Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was home to the Midianites people, who are mentioned in the Holy Quran. It was originally an oasis located in Wadi Efal and holds a historical heritage that reflects the religious, social, and economic nature of life in the region during BC and the early Islamic period. Al-Bad' geographic location Al-Bad' today refers to the geographic area located in the coastal part of the Tabuk Region. It overlooks both th...
The historical Shubra Palace, also known as Taif Museum, is a museum and a historical and architectural landmark located in Taif Governorate within Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its construction began in 1904 and was completed within two years. It is considered one of the historical landmarks and royal palaces in Taif. Later, the palace was repurposed into a national cultural museum in 1995. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture. The ...
The King Fahd's Fountain is a fountain located on the coast of the Red Sea in the city of Jeddah, west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has been known since the 1980s as an icon of the city of Jeddah. It is designed to be visible to Jeddah residents from long distances. Its waters were first inaugurated in 1985. It was a gift from King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to the city of Jeddah, serving as a suitable tourist landmark for the coastal city and its tourism fame. Its construction took ...