Medina Province, Administrative province in western Saudi Arabia.
Medina Province is an administrative division in western Saudi Arabia covering more than 151,000 square kilometers of varied landscape that includes mountainous regions and Red Sea coastal areas. The territory sits at roughly 793 meters (2,600 feet) elevation, with terrain shifting between steep slopes and flatter plains.
This region gained importance in 622 when Prophet Muhammad moved from Mecca to Medina and founded the first Islamic community there. The following development transformed the area into a religious and political center whose influence shaped the entire Arabian Peninsula.
Religious education centers and traditional markets throughout the province maintain connections to Islamic scholarship and regional trading practices.
The administrative unit divides into six governorates including Al Hunakiyah, Mahd Al Thahab, Al-'Ula, Badr, Yanbu Al Bahar, and Khaybar, each handling different local responsibilities. Visitors should note that climate conditions can vary widely depending on altitude and proximity to the coast.
The archaeological site of Mada'in Salih holds Nabatean tombs that display elaborate facades carved into rock and point to ancient trading routes through the region. These well-preserved remains are among the few visible traces of a pre-Islamic civilization in this part of the Arabian Peninsula.
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