Al-Jowf Province

The Al Jawf region spreads across the northern part of Saudi Arabia, containing desert areas alongside agricultural zones near the border with Jordan.

Archaeological findings in Al Jawf reveal continuous human settlements since the Stone Age, including the ancient kingdom of Qidar that resisted Assyrian control.

The region maintains its agricultural traditions through annual events celebrating olive production and date harvesting, which shape the local identity.

Al Jawf produces 67 percent of Saudi Arabia's olive oil and generates 150,000 tons of dates yearly through extensive farming operations.

The Columns of Rajajil stand in Al Jawf as megalithic structures from prehistoric times, marking one of the oldest human-made monuments in Saudi Arabia.

Location: Saudi Arabia

Capital city: Sakakah

Elevation above the sea: 792 m

Shares border with: Northern Borders Province, Ḥaʼil Province, Tabuk Province

GPS coordinates: 29.50000,39.50000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:51