Taif

Historians from within the state and travelers who visited its regions documented the history of the First Saudi State and the eras of its Imams, contributing to the preservation of the history, civilization, and culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The historians’ documentation was akin to historical records, as they mentioned events and occurrences according to the years. As for the Orientalists and travelers, they visited the regions of the First Saudi State and shared their observatio...

Social Life in the First Saudi State refers to the social phenomena that were observed within the First Saudi State and the regions it governed. These aspects encompass traditions and customs, relationships among community members, public and private celebrations, culture and language, and economic activities in which the population was engaged. Culture and language in the First Saudi State The Arabic language was the most common language used in the First Saudi State. However, it was impacted ...

The founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud. His father was Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal, the last ruler of the Second Saudi State . He was born in Riyadh on January 4, 1877, and passed away in Taif City on November 9, 1953. His body was transported to Riyadh, where he was buried in al-Oud Cemetery. His father chose to move to Kuwait after the fall of the Second Saudi State, and being there fueled his determinati...

The Army of the First Saudi State consisted of both permanent soldiers and volunteers, upon whom the rulers of the First Saudi State relied on from in 1727 until in 1818. The army was formed to organize the state’s military affairs, defend its territories, expand its rule, and ensure its stability and security. Formation of the First Saudi State The First Saudi State relied on the Nafeer system (conscription) to build its fighting forces. This system could be voluntary or mandatory depending ...

The markets in the First Saudi State were commercial markets that contributed to the development of the economic movement in the First Saudi State during its rule. Their names and forms varied according to the regions of the state. Objectives of the markets in the First Saudi State The First Saudi State was able to achieve geographic and political expansion, which in turn contributed to the diversification of sources of income and the wealth of the population. This was reflected in several aspe...

Antiquities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are immovable, movable, buried, or submerged objects that are at least one hundred years old and located within Saudi Arabia's land borders and in maritime areas under its sovereignty. Classification of antiquities in Saudi Arabia Antiquities in Saudi Arabia vary between those constructed, crafted, produced, modified, or drawn by humans, acquiring archaeological characteristics through human intervention over the ages. These include historical sit...

The Holy Site of Arafat is surrounded by a semicircle of mountains, with a plain in the center, bounded by Uranah Valley on several sides. It is located on the road connecting Makkah al-Mukarramah City and Taif Governorate , about twenty-two km east of Makkah al-Mukarramah, six km from Muzdalifah Site , and ten km from Mina Site . Arafat Site is the only Holy Site outside the boundaries of the Grand Mosque . It is a flat plain containing Mount Arafat, known as Jabal al-Rahmah , which reaches th...

Al-Kalada Heritage Village is located on the summit of a mountain named after it in Wadi as-Sayayil, in the Bani Saad Center, in Taif Governorate , in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The village comprises several closely adjacent heritage buildings made of solid stones, a mosque, and a square dedicated to celebrations and official events. The square is surrounded by two defensive forts. ...

The major cities in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as Makkah al-Mukarramah , al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , Jeddah , and Taif , are distinguished by a unique traditional architectural style in terms of the materials used and construction methods. The topography of the land in Makkah al-Mukarramah influenced the formation of its architectural style, where the built-up area extends along the valleys. Meanwhile, the building masses in Jeddah Governorate extend in a unified dir...

Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed Bin Saud Bin Khalid Al Abdulrahman Al Saud is the Deputy Minister of Tourism for Strategy and Investment in excellent rank since 2022, Vice Chairperson of the Saudi Fencing Federation, and Chairwoman of the Women's Committee at the Arab Fencing Federation. She is also a board member of al-Ahsa Development Authority and Taif Development Authority . Educational qualifications of Haifa Bint Mohammed Princess Haifa Bint Mohammed pursued her early education in Najd ...