The Oasis of Dawmat al-Jandal is one of the archaeological and historical sites, and the most prominent place in Dawmat al-Jandal in al-Jawf, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was listed in ISESCO’s Islamic World Heritage List in 2020. Heritage Contents of the Oasis The Oasis of Dawmat al-Jandal includes the most significant historical landmarks in al-Jawf, such as Marid Castle, Omar Bin al-Khattab Mosque, al-Dara’ district, the historical market of Dawmat al-Jandal, and al-Jawf ...
The site of the Battle of Badr is a historical location in the city of Badr, in the province of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (150 km southwest of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah). The Battle of Badr took place there in 623. Landmarks of the site of the Battle of Badr The site of the Battle of Badr includes several landmarks associated with the Battle of Badr, including al-Arish Mosque, the battlefield, the cemetery of its martyrs, al-Adwa al-Dunya, and al-Adwa al-Quswa, as w...
Al-Moadham is an archaeological site in Tabuk northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It flourished at the beginning of the 13th century, as one of the main houses on the Shami Hajj Route taken by many Shami pilgrims to reach holy places west of the Arabian peninsula. The historical importance of Al-Moadham The site became of high importance after al-Moadham King Sharaf ad-Din Isa al-Adil I Ibn Ayyub ordered the construction of a big lake on the site. Afterward, the lake rose to prominence, a...
Taima' Hieroglyphic Inscription is an archeological inscription which dates back to the twelfth century B.C. It was discovered in 2010 in the governorate of Taima' in the region of Tabouk in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the first inscription in the Arabian Peninsula on a fixed rock near the Taima' Oasis. It carries a royal signature 'double cartridge' of King Ramsis the 3rd, one of Egypt's Pharaoh kings, who ruled Egypt between 1192-1160 B.C. The Discovery of...
The Stations of the Basra-Makkah route in Qassim are archaeological sites in Qassim Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These stations were built as rest stops for pilgrims traveling from the city of Basra in Iraq to Makkah al-Mukarramah. There are two main stations: An-Nabaj (currently al-Asyah) and Dariyah Station. More than sixteen primary and secondary stations have been recorded along the Basra-Makkah route that passes through Qassim Province. Stations of the Basra-Makkah route The Ba...
Tuwaiq Mountain is a mountain range that forms a narrow escarpment to the east of the Sarawat Mountains. It is located west of Riyadh in the center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Known as Tuwaiq Mountains, al-Arid Mountains, or Ared al-Yamama, it is one of the most important geographical and tourist attractions in the Kingdom. Tuwaiq Mountains extension Tuwaiq Mountains extend over eight hundred km, starting from Nafud al-Thuwairat in Zulfi Governorate, traversing through the regions of al-Was...
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 masterpiece...
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...