Farasan Islands, located in Jazan Province in the southwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , host numerous archaeological artifacts and sites dating back 1,400 years BCE. In collaboration with a French university, a Saudi scientific team announced the discovery of several artifacts from the second and third centuries. Among the artifacts discovered in 2022 were: - Roman shield: One of the rarest pieces, made of copper alloys. - Head of a small stone statue. - Roman 'Lorica Squamata...
Quba Mosque in al-Ahsa is one of the historical mosques in al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was built during the sixteenth century. The mosque is known for its architectural design inspired by al-Ahsa's architectural heritage. Quba Mosque was named after its large dome. It is frequently visited by worshippers, specifically during the Holy Month of Ramadan . Location of Quba Mosque in al-Ahsa The Historical Quba Mosque is located within the wal...
Al-Musayjid village is located in a region known as Buqaat Aazan, twenty-five km southeast of al-Da'ir Governorate, Jazan Province , southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is one of the villages of Bani Malik. The village is several hundred years old, as reported by the village's elderly. It consists of two squared towers of eight floors each. Rising approximately thirty m each, the towers are located at the village's center and are surrounded by shorter towers. Each of th...
Khuzam Palace in al-Hufuf is a historical palace located in al-Hufuf City, al-Ahsa Governorate , east of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was built during the first years of the reign of Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Al Saud, the third Imam of the First Saudi State , in 1805. History of Khuzam Palace in al-Hufuf Khuzam Palace in al-Hufuf was built when Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Al Saud annexed al-Ahsa Province under Saudi rule. He ordered the construction of several forts and ...
Rijal Heritage Village is an archaeological village located in Rijal Alma Governorate , in Aseer Province , southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is located approximately forty-five km west of Abha City . Its adjacent buildings are made of stone. The city is around nine hundred years old. Architectural style of Rijal Heritage Village Rijal Heritage Village is known for its consistent stone construction. It comprises around sixty adjacent castles whose facades are covered with white crys...
Al-Fash Mosque , also known as Uhud Mosque and al-Fasih Mosque is one of the historical mosques intertwined with the Prophetic Biography recounting the virtues of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah . It was named 'Uhud Mosque' due to its proximity to Mount Uhud . It is also known as 'al-Fash Mosque' as it is reported that Allah, the Almighty, revealed the verse: {O believers! When you are told to make room in gatherings, then do so. Allah will make room for you in His grace.} Al-Fash ...
Al-Ma'amar Mosque is one of the historical landmarks in Jeddah City , Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is the second historical mosque in Jeddah al-Balad, according to the historical mosques map, following al-Shafi'i Mosque. It was named 'al-Ma'amar' after its builder, Governor Mustafa Ma'amar Pasha, in 1847, and was renovated in 1867. Location of al-Ma'amar Mosque The mosque is situated in al-Balad Neighborhood, specifi...
Al-Ablaa Center is one of the administrative centers affiliated with Bishah Governorate in Aseer Province , located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is classified as a category (B) center according to the standardized classification for provinces, governorates, and administrative centers in the Kingdom. Location of al-Ablaa Center Al-Ablaa Center is situated northeast of Abha City , the capital of Aseer Province, approximately 294 km away via Road Fifteen. It is also about ninety k...
Ibrahim Historical Palace is a historical palace located in al-Kut Neighborhood in al-Hufuf, al-Ahsa Governorate , affiliated to the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Constructed in 1555 over an area of 16,900 m², the palace is also known by several names, including al-Kut Palace and Qasr al-Qubba. It serves as an archaeological museum narrating the history of al-Ahsa Governorate. The palace comprises: - Various structures built using local materials, with walls made of mud mix...
Al-Shuna Tower is one of the oldest structures in the historical area of Yanbu, located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was built during the expansion of Yanbu Port in 1519 and served as a weapons storage facility in 1920. The dome-like al-Shuna Tower served as a storage facility and warehouse for grains and cereals delivered to the port. The tower was constructed using Mangabi stone, clay, and plaster, with walls measuring one m thick. The struct...
Al-Hillah Mosque is one of the historic mosques in the old city of Riyadh , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It has been known since the time of Imam Faisal Bin Turki and has been rebuilt and renovated with modern construction. The mosque continues to host the five daily prayers. Mosques in the old city of Riyadh are characterized by simple architectural styles with minimal ornamentation. History of al-Hillah Mosque Historical documents highlight al-Hillah Mosque's ancient roots, including wr...
Al-Shuna Tower is an archaeological site in the historical area of Yanbu Governorate port, located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Yanbu rose to prominence as a commercial port during the Islamic era, serving as a hub for caravans and pilgrim ships arriving from Egypt, the Levant, and North Africa. Construction of al-Shuna Tower Al-Shuna Tower in Yanbu was built during the expansion of Yanbu Port in 1519. In 1920, it was repurposed as a weapons stora...