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-Hukm Palace is a historical and political landmark, and one of the most important tourist destinations and event venues in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. It occupies an area of 11,500 m 2 in Qasr Al-Hukm District, located in the capital's center. Al-Hukm Palace was known as the seat of the imams (rulers) of the Second Saudi State, starting with Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Al Saud and ending with the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. King Abdulaziz spent m...
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 ...
Historical hajj routes refer to a transportation network that leads to the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah al-Mukarramah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah both by land and sea, from all over the world, for performing hajj rites or visiting purposes. Since Islam's advent, these routes have been marked by specific flags and tracks. For fourteen centuries, they remained in use by pilgrims until the establishment of modern transportation means. These routes were originally used by trade caravans. Howeve...
Al-Turaif is a historical district in the heart of Diriyah in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built in the middle of the eighteenth century AD, and is one of the biggest mud cities in the world. It is home to Salwa Palace, which was the seat of the First Saudi State, and Imam Mohammed bin Saud Mosque, the largest mosque in the First Saudi State at the time. The mosque's construction dates back to the reign of Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Saud, the second Imam of the First Saudi ...
Madyan Shuaib, also known as Midian or Maghair Shuaib , is an archaeological and tourist site located in the al-Bad Governorate in the Tabuk region, northwestern Saudi Arabia. It consists of carved rock facades on mountains, ancient wells, and hollows carved into the depths of the mountains. The site was used as burial grounds and homes by the Nabateans and earlier by the Midianites. Additionally, inscriptions and monuments of the Lihyanite, Nabataean, and Islamic civilizations were found at th...
Al-Okhdood City, also known as Raqamat or Rijmat , is an archaeological city and tourist destination in the Najran Province, southwestern Saudi Arabia. It consists of a surrounding wall, remnants of buildings, artifacts, tombs, inscriptions, and drawings. Its oldest artifacts date back to the Stone Age, while its most recent ones belong to the Islamic period, including artifacts from the Umayyad and Abbasid eras. Location and Naming of al-Okhdood City Al-Okhdood City extends over an area of fiv...
Ghar Thawr is a historical Islamic landmark in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, associated with the life of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him (PBUH). It serves as a significant destination for pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors to Makkah, as it represents an essential stage of the Prophet's migration to Madinah. Religious significance of Ghar Thawr Prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr sought refuge in the cave for three days after leaving Makkah on their way to Madinah to avoid p...