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The Rock Drawings and Inscriptions in Tabuk Province are the earliest methods used by humans since ancient times to depict artistic and symbolic images through engraving or carving on rock surfaces or inside caves. They serve as an important source of knowledge about the social, cultural, and religious aspects of ancient humans. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the fourth richest region in the world in terms of rock art, as archaeological surveys have revealed about 1,200 rock art sites in the co...

The Stone Structures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are stone archaeological landmarks built by ancient civilizations that succeeded each other over various ages on the land of the Kingdom. These stone structures, in their various forms, are important indicators of the historical depth of the Kingdom's land and the level of civilizational development of the successive nations that lived in the region. They are architectural testimonies of buildings with diverse shapes, functions, and histo...

Antarah's Palace and Rock are two archaeological sites associated with the pre-Islamic poet Antarah Ibn Shaddad, who resided between the town of Qusayba and the Uyun al-Jiwa Governorate, within Qassim Province at the heart of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These sites encompass a vast expanse known as (al-Jiwa) , referenced by Antarah in his poetry with the phrase 'O Abla's house in al-Jiwa, speak.' Location of Antarah's Rock It is located in Ghaf al-Jiwa Center, part of ...

Al-Naslaa Rock is a conical rock formation approximately eight m in height, split into two almost equal halves as if cut by a sharp tool. Each section is supported by a precise rock base. The rock is located in Mount Nuslah, southwest of Tayma' Governorate, affiliated with Tabuk Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Naslaa Rock formed due to weathering by wind and atmospheric factors, with an estimated age of around four hundred million years. It bears several Thamudic archaeological inscr...

Al-Qishlah Palace or Fortress is a historic heritage palace and a civilizational and cultural landmark located in the Hail region, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was constructed during the rule of the Founding King Abdulaziz‏‏ Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1941. The construction was completed within a year and a half following the style of the Najdi school. Construction of al-Qishlah Palace Al-Qishlah Palace was constructed using traditional materials common during its era, such ...

Ad-Dilam Wall is one of the urban heritage landmarks in Riyadh Province , in the center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Located in ad-Dilam Governorate , it was constructed during the era of Imam Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Al Saud in 1796. The wall reaches a height of 3.5 m. 1 2 Architectural structure of ad-Dilam Wall Ad-Dilam Wall is considered a landmark of the governorate, representing the remnants of the ancient mud wall that used to surround the town. It served as a means of protection again...

Raghadan Historical Neighborhood is one of the heritage neighborhoods in al-Bahah Province, located in the south of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is specifically situated on King Abdulaziz Street in the city of al-Bahah, and it is an extension of Raghadan Village, one of the old villages in the city of al-Bahah. History of Raghadan Historic Neighborhood In the local culture of the province, Raghadan neighborhood was named after the abundance of livelihood it offered due to its fertile lands ...

The Statue of Hercules in al-Faw is the only statue in the world that depicts Hercules or 'Heracles,' the emperor of the Byzantine Empire in his later years. The statue was found in al-Faw Village, southwest of the Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate, affiliated with Riyadh Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The statue depicts Hercules, who is over forty years old, holding a club in his right hand and a lion's skin in his left hand. History and specifications of the Hercules statue The H...

Marid Castle is a historic heritage castle, and a cultural landmark in Dawmat al-Jandal Governorate, al-Jawf Province, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It consists of numerous buildings, forts, bastions, and watchtowers dating back to the first and second centuries, making it one of the oldest archaeological sites in the Kingdom. History of Marid Castle The castle gained significance as an archaeological landmark after excavations on the lower part of the castle revealed Nabataean and ...

Fayd Archaeological City is one of the historical and archaeological cities located in Hail Province, north of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is situated east of the city of Hail, approximately 120 km away. Fayd is the third city along the ancient Hajj route, known as the 'Zubaydah Trail,' following Kufa and Basra, and one of the major stations on the Iraqi Hajj route. 1 Features of Fayd Archaeological City Fayd is one of the historical archaeological sites in Hail Province. Among it...

Hima Cultural Area is an archaeological site in Najran Province in the south of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Thar Governorate, approximately 130 km north of the city of Najran. The area is abundant in various archaeological remains and landmarks of human civilizations that recount a history dating back to the seventh millennium BC. Hima Cultural Area is considered one of the largest rock art complexes globally. The rock art area spans over 557 km², containing around 550 rock art pan...

Al-Kaaki Palace  is one of the historical palaces in Taif Governorate in Mecca Province . It was built in the Ancient Roman architectural style by Mohammad Bin Othman al-Qurashi in 1939. The palace has three floors built according to Roman architectural art while maintaining the local engineering traditions. It took about two years to be completed. Contents of Al-Kaaki Palace Al-Kaaki Palace has three floors and includes forty rooms and six kitchens, in addition to a bathroom. The palace was s...