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Saudi Arabia Landmarks
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is characterized by the presence of several religious, historical, and tourist attractions and the following is an overview of some of these places:
Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque is one of the places of worship in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It surrounds the Kaaba, the destination of Muslims from all over the world, as millions of Muslims gather every year in this mosque to perform Hajj, and circumambulate around the Kaaba, and the Grand Mosque is characterized as the largest mosque in the world. It is with worshipers day or night. The floors of the mosque are characterized by white stones that reflect the sun's rays during the day, in addition, the mosque is characterized by marble arches, shiny domes, and everything that The mosque is illuminated and its lights attract everyone with indescribable aesthetic scenes.
It is worth mentioning that the Grand Mosque was re-expanded and renovated over a number of years, as the first building was during the reign of Caliph Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, specifically in the seventh century AD, to accommodate the increasing numbers of worshipers and pilgrims to the Sacred House of God, and for this expansion the houses scattered around the mosque were demolished, and during the reign of the Caliph Al-Mahdi a larger expansion was carried out, and in 1571 a large-scale renovation was carried out and its effects are still visible to this time.
The Prophet's Mosque
The Prophet's Mosque is characterized as the second mosque in the holy position in Islam, as well as being the second largest mosque in the world after the Grand Mosque, built the mosque is the Prophet Muhammad - may God bless him and grant him peace - next to the house in which he lived after his migration from Medina in 622 AD, and in which the Prophet - may God bless him and grant him peace - was buried, and at that time the mosque was in the air without a roof, and there was a high platform for reading the Qur'an.
Over a number of years, an expansion of the mosque was carried out, the last of which was the expansion in the mid-nineties, and among the most important landmarks in the Prophet's Mosque are the Green Dome, the tomb of the Prophet - may God bless him and grant him peace, and the tomb of the caliphs Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, and Omar bin Al-Khattab - may God be pleased with them.
Madain Saleh
Mada'in Saleh is located approximately between the city of Petra, the capital of the Nabataeans, and Mecca, Mada'in Saleh was the second city of the Nabataeans, and it was called Al-Hajar, and these cities were neglected after the Romans occupied the Nabataean Kingdom in 106 AD, due to the interest of the Romans in sea routes and ports along the Red Sea instead of paying attention to the routes of land trade caravans, and Madain Saleh is characterized by the mystery surrounding its construction among the archaeological sites scattered in the Arabian Peninsula, in which 131 A cemetery cut into the rocks surrounding the city.
In Mada'in Saleh, there is a place that seems to have been for worship called the Diwan, and the presence of the siq, which is a narrow passage between large rocks, with the presence of two small altars, and during the excavation, there were traces of houses built of bricks and mud.
Zaabal Castle
The castle is located on the highest mountain in the northwestern section of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is built of mud and stone, and it is not just a castle, but was over a number of centuries located on top of a system of wells operating throughout the city of Sakaka, and these wells were very large, but they were closed for the safety of citizens, and the current structure of the castle is a wall surrounded by four watchtowers, and a water tank, and the construction of the castle dates back to 200 years.
Farasan Island
It is a group of coral islands located opposite the shore of Jazan, and the visitor on these islands enjoys diving and diving, and the remaining monuments on the island show that a number of civilizations passed through it, including the Ottoman, Roman, and Arab, and one of the most important landmarks of the island that is worth standing at, the house built of green coral, and the island is characterized as a geologically diverse site, and a special place to attract different categories of birds, in addition to that, Farasan Island is famous for the presence of countless types of fish.
Diriyah
The Diriyah region is one of the main cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is considered a prosperous city that constitutes a crossroads for pilgrims and merchants, and it has become at the present time one of the most important heritage sites in the Kingdom, due to the thriving culture that the city enjoyed, and the castle built in the city was the headquarters of the ruling Al Saud family, and Diriyah was the capital of the Kingdom in 1745 AD, and one of the most important landmarks of the city that is worth visiting; Diriyah Museum, and neighborhood buildings whose walls are decorated with colorful geometric patterns, and traditional crafts.
Jubbah Rock Sculptures
These stone sculptures and inscriptions cover an area of 39 square kilometers, which dates back to approximately 5500 BC, and these sculptures include camels, oryx, and ibex, as well as a number of Thamudic inscriptions, and Jubbah is located 100 km northwest of the city of Hail.
Ulla
A valley surrounded by huge red rocks hanging on the horizon, where the Nabataeans lived to hide their settlements from view, AlUla Valley stretches with a picturesque and exciting appearance, and is worth contemplating, as the valley appears as a painting.
Masmak Palace
The history of the palace dates back to 1865, it is built of clay and clay bricks, and the castle tells about the history of the state that ruled the kingdom at that time, among the most important landmarks in the palace are artifacts, a mosque, and a divan, which is characterized by its luxurious design.
King Abdulaziz Historical Center
The center provides its visitors with an opportunity to learn about the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it includes a number of handicrafts and artifacts that express the culture and traditions of the people, and the most important contents of the museum are a mosque, 8 main galleries, and a garden.
Al Faisaliah Tower
Al Faisaliah Tower is one of the most beautiful architectural wonders, with a height of 247 m, thus being the fourth tower in terms of length in Saudi Arabia, and the tower allows the visitor to view the city at a 360-degree angle from behind the glass panels, and the tower has a restaurant and a shopping center.
Al-Ahsa Oasis
Located in the east of the Arabian Peninsula, the oasis includes a number of natural features including gardens, springs, wells, and water channels, as well as the presence of historical and archaeological buildings, and what distinguishes it is the presence of 2.5 million palm trees, so it is the largest oasis in the world.
Historic Jeddah
Located east of the Red Sea, Jeddah was founded in the seventh century AD to be a major port for trade in the Indian Ocean, and the delivery of goods to Mecca, as well as being the gateway for Muslim pilgrims coming to Mecca, and these characteristics helped the city flourish.
Red Sea
The Red Sea is located on the northern coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and is characterized by its sandy beaches, with famous places for diving and diving, and the Red Sea Port is one of the most important global hubs, and its waters are characterized by clear turquoise.
Interesting
Located within the city of Diriyah, the area became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 and is currently under development and will be reopened to visitors after its completion.
King Fahd's Fountain
King Fahd Fountain is the tallest fountain in the world, and was donated by the late King Fahd, and is located on the west coast of the Kingdom, and reaches a length of 553 feet, and the water used inside the fountain is salty sea water, and the speed of water from the fountain reaches 374 kilometers.
Jeddah Tower
The previous name of the Jeddah Tower was the name of the Kingdom Tower, which is a skyscraper that is still under construction, once completed, it will be the tallest tower in the world if it follows the plan prepared for the construction the tower, its height will be 1 km.
The bottom line
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a rich region with all landmarks, including religious, cultural, touristic, historical, and cultural, and what distinguishes it is its view of the Red Sea, which gives it great importance in many respects, and the Kingdom always seeks to modernize and develop these landmarks, which are of central importance to it.