Al-Qassim, Administrative province in central Saudi Arabia
The Al-Qassim province extends across 58,046 square kilometers of Saudi Arabia, containing more than 400 settlements within its desert landscape.
The region functioned as a critical stop along the Zubeida road during the Abbasid era, connecting pilgrims from Kufa in Iraq to Mecca.
Traditional markets throughout Al-Qassim display local products, with dates from eight million palm trees forming the central focus of regional commerce.
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport connects the province with international destinations, including Egypt, Turkey, and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The province maintains the largest camel market in the world, drawing traders and buyers from across the Arabian Peninsula.
Location: Saudi Arabia
Capital city: Burayda
Elevation above the sea: 714 m
Shares border with: Riyadh Province, Northern Borders Province
Address: Al Qassim Province Saudi Arabia 05
GPS coordinates: 25.80632,42.87323
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:27
Saudi Arabia contains a wide range of historical locations spanning multiple periods, from Islamic holy sites to pre-Islamic archaeological remains. The country encompasses both religious destinations that draw millions of Muslim pilgrims annually and ancient settlements that reveal trade networks and civilizations dating back thousands of years. Among the most significant are the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, the Nabatean tombs at Al-Ula, and prehistoric rock art in various desert regions. The collection includes sacred sites such as the Great Mosque in Mecca with its Kaaba and Zamzam well, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, and pilgrimage locations like Mount Arafat and the ritual grounds at Mina. Archaeological sites preserve evidence of earlier inhabitants, including Madain Salih with its 111 rock-cut Nabatean tombs from the first century, the petroglyphs of Hail dating back 10,000 years, and the sandstone formations of Al-Ula. Urban centers like Riyadh feature the Masmak Fortress from 1865, while Jeddah's historic port district displays traditional coral stone architecture. Together, these locations document the religious, commercial, and cultural development of the Arabian Peninsula across millennia.
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At-Turaif District
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Fayd
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Al-Batin Club Stadium
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