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Qasr al-Bint Necropolis
The Qasr al-Bint (قصر البنت) is one of the at least four necropoles of Madain Saleh. Qasr al-Bint is the most famous of al-Hijr necropolis and the most visited. Its 31 tombs are neither the largest nor the most decorated ones but they form, as a whole, the most conspicuous and most representative group at Madâin Sâlih. They date from year 0 up to 58 CE.
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Jannat ul-Mu'alla Before Demolitions
(جنة المعلا قبل الهدم) Tombs in this cemetery were demolished in 1926, the same year that the mausoleums in Jannat ul-Baqi were demolished by Saudi King, Ibn Saud. This happened despite protests by the international Islamic community.
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Qasr al-Farid (Madain Saleh)
The Qasr al-Farid (قصر الفريد), meaning ‘the Lonely Castle’, is located in the archaeological site of Madâin Sâlih (known also as al-Hijr or Hegra) in the north of Saudi Arabia. Although called a castle, the Qasr al-Farid was actually a tomb constructed around the 1st century CE.
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Dadan Tombs
The Lion Tombs of Dadan (مقابر الأسود في دادان) are two rock-cut burial niches decorated with reliefs of lions. In the ancient oasis Dedan, close to today's city of Al-Ula in Madinah Province, a kingdom flourished from at least the 6th century until the 2nd century BCE. This kingdom developed its own culture including a specific language and alphabet, that resulted in a mix of Arabian traditions and strong influences from the surrounding empires.
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al-Qamus Fort (Khaybar)
al-Qamus (حصن القموص) was the name of one of the fortresses of al-Rabi ibn Abu al-Huqayq, Banu Qurayza situated near Khaybar. The fortress was attacked by Muslim forces and it fell to Muslim forces in 629/30 CE. It was after this event that Muhammad married Safiyyah bint Huyayy. Although traditionally it is believed to be the Qamus fort but there is no direct archaeological evidence. Area was still inhabited by Jews, as late as the late 7th century, who pioneered the cultivation of the oasis.
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Lion Tombs of Dadan
Carved in the eastern facade of Jabl Dadan, these brilliant tomb facades might have belonged to local governors or other influential people. These tombs are square-shaped holes, cut at different heights out of the side of the mountain, their cavities being about two meters deep.
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Qasr al-Farid
The Qasr al-Farid is just one of the over 100 monumental tombs scattered around the landscape of the Madâin Sâlih, a site which was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 2008. The Qasr al-Farid is one of the most famous tombs in Madâin Sâlih, and was named as such due to the fact that it is completely isolated from the other tombs situated in the area.
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Jawatha Mosque
The Jawatha Mosque (مسجد جواثا) is located in the village of Al-Kilabiyah, about 12km northeast of Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. It is believed that the second Friday congregation prayer (salah-t Juma) was offered here, after Masjid an-Nabawi. Originally built in c. 629 CE, seventh year of Hijra, it is considered to be the second mosque of Islam.
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Works of the Old Men
The "Works of the Old Men" refers to a large number of ancient stone-structures found across Middle East. The term comes from the local bedouin, who unaware of the origins of these enigmatic structures, named them "Works of the Old (or ancient) Men". These mysterious markings in the volcanic fields of Arabia, which come in shapes resembling cones, triangles, keyholes, kites, circles and even gates, have long baffled scientists.
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Safawi Kite 104
It is one of the more substantial "kite" structures, with its head measuring some 200 meters across and three tailes ranging from 600-1300 meters.
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al-Diwan (Madain Saleh)
al-Diwan (الديوان) is a square chamber containing three stone benches that served as a triclinium for sacred feasts. Today, the chamber is known as al-Diwan (court). Its large entrance suggests that the feasts extended into the open space before it. The Diwan itself was a place reserved for religious gatherings and consisted of a rectangular room carved in the rock measuring 12.8 x 9.9 metres and 8 metres in height.
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al-Diwan (Madain Saleh)
al-Diwan (الديوان) is a square chamber containing three stone benches that served as a triclinium for sacred feasts. Today, the chamber is known as al-Diwan (court).
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Madain Saleh (al-Hijr)
Between 1744 and 1757, a fort was built at al-Hijr (Madain Saleh) on the orders of the Ottoman governor of Damascus, As'ad Pasha al-Azm. A cistern supplied by a large well within the fort was also built, and the site served as a one-day stop for Hajj pilgrims where they could purchase goods such as dates, lemons and oranges. It was part of a series of fortifications built to protect the pilgrimage route to Mecca.
an empty room in the side of a large rock formation with steps leading up to it
ad-Diwan Triclinium
al-Diwan (الديوان) is a square chamber containing three stone benches that served as a triclinium for sacred feasts. Today, the chamber is known as al-Diwan (court). Its large entrance suggests that the feasts extended into the open space before it. The Diwan itself was a place reserved for religious gatherings and consisted of a rectangular room carved in the rock measuring 12.8 x 9.9 metres and 8 metres in height.
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Ubar
Modern entrance to the water hole, at the time of 'Aad the possible water level was up to the top of cliff. In building his "imitation of paradise," the legendary King Shaddad ibn 'Ad unknowingly constructed it over a large limestone cavern. Ultimately, the weight of the city caused the cavern to collapse in a massive sinkhole, destroying much of the city and causing the rest to be abandoned.