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Mount Uhud, Mountain summit near Medina, Saudi Arabia

Mount Uhud extends for 7.5 kilometers in length and reaches an elevation of 1,077 meters above sea level in the Hejazi region.

The mountain witnessed the Battle of Uhud in March 625 CE between the Muslim forces from Medina and the Quraysh tribe from Mecca.

The Sayyid Ash-Shuhada Mosque stands near Mount Uhud as a memorial to the seventy Muslim soldiers who died during the historic battle.

Visitors can access the mountain through designated pathways that connect to various points of interest and historical markers around the site.

The mountain contains eight different plant species and features volcanic rocks dating back to the Cretaceous period.

GPS coordinates: 24.52343,39.62468

Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29

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