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 is located on Al-Aan Mountain, west of Najran city, in the northern part of Wadi Najran. It is surrounded by historical landmarks such as Raoum Castle an...
Jawatha Historical Mosque is a historic mosque located in al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the second mosque where Friday prayer was prayed in Islam after the Prophet's Mosque in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. It is one of the oldest historical mosques in the Islamic world, as it was built in the year 628. It was first built during the time of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), by the Abdul Qays tribe, who inhabited al-Ahsa during ...
Al-Jinn Mosque is one of the most famous historic mosques in the Kingdom. It is also a site that witnessed events mentioned in the Holy Quran. It is here that Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), met a group of Jinn, and they embraced Islam. At the same location, they pledged allegiance to him and listened attentively as he recited verses from the Holy Quran. This story was documented in Surah al-Jinn, in the twenty-ninth part of the Holy Quran. The mosque disappeared due to floods, and ...
Thaj historical city is one of the cities of the historical Kingdom of Gerrha, which emerged in the third century BC in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula. Some historical studies indicate that it was a settlement that witnessed multiple layers of human habitation and that it is the lost city of Gerrha. It is the largest archaeological site of the Hellenistic era in the eastern Arabian Peninsula, with an area of eight hundred thousand m2. Thaj Historical City's importance Thaj served a...
Sahoud Palace is one of the archaeological sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built between 1790 and 1800. The palace was designed in the form of a fortress and was named 'Sahoud' after a cannon that was placed inside the palace. History of Sahoud Palace The palace is located in al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Its purpose was to defend the city from enemies and protect the agricultural lands in the area. During times of war and siege, it served a...
The Artifacts in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province are the material remnants and legacies of ancient human civilizations in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, located west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The artifacts in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province during prehistoric times The geographical location and geological formation have contributed to creating a suitable environment for human settlement in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province for a long time. Field research teams have discovered dozens of sites dati...
Al-Hamra Palace in Tayma is a historical palace in Tayma, Tabuk Governorate, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was discovered in 1979, and contains some historical monuments, including a basket with an Aramaic text and a cubic stone with different scenes and symbols. Construction of al-Hamra Palace in Tayma It was built in the sixth century BC as a religious temple that includes a housing section. However, an additional part constituted the southern section of the palace. Local stone...