Cultural sightseeing in Saudi Arabia. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces
Historically, Arab tribes lived on the territory of the Arabian Peninsula. Many of them led a nomadic lifestyle. The prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, was born in the VI century in Mecca. He started preaching there. Therefore, the city is still a center of attraction for Muslims around the world. Millions of pilgrims visit the Great Mosque of Mecca every year during the Hajj. The first building was built in the VI century. But the existing building belongs to the XVI century. The building has become able to accommodate more than a million visitors at a time after several renovations, including the recent one carried out in the XXI century. You can get in through one of the 95 gates. There are 9 minarets in the mosque. This is the largest number in the world. The cubic structure, which is the main Muslim Shrine, is located in the courtyard of the mosque. This is the Kaaba or "Holy House". The black stone is embedded in the corner of the structure. Scientists consider it a meteorite. Muslims believe that this stone was brought from Paradise. Only Muslims are allowed access to Mecca.
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Strict observance of religious dogmas affects the lives of citizens of Saudi Arabia. Many things that are common to Europeans are considered depraved …
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The ancient city of Ta'if was the center of worship of the goddess of the eponymous tribes. Its sanctuary was destroyed by Muhammad, who converted the inhabitants to Islam. Local tribes tried to stone Muhammad here in a place called Wadi Mitna. The famous Damask rose, which has 30 petals grow on the rose plantations of Ta'if. Peak flowering occurs in April. Rose petals are used in the perfume industry. Ta'if is a popular summer resort where foreigners are allowed.
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The city of Al-Hofuf is located in Al-Ahsa Oasis. It is considered the cultural center of Saudi Arabia. According to legend, Leyla and Majnun died here. The ruins of the fortress walls and Ibrahim Palace are preserved in the city. The palace was built more than 500 years ago under the Ottoman Empire.
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Al-Haram Mosque
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The largest mosque in the world is located in Mecca. On the territory of the Al-Masjid al-Haram Mosque is the most important Islamic sanctuary - the Kaaba. As the legend tells, the construction of the first mosque near the great sanctuary began in 638. The mosque, which is visited by millions of believers today, was mentioned in the historical documents for the first time in 1570. The mosque area is 357 000 sqm, and the height of the minarets reaches 95 meters. Four huge gates serve as an entrance into the mosque. In addition, the mosque was equipped with 44 entrances all round.
Apart from the Kaaba, the mosque also preserves many other religious sanctuaries, including the stone 'makan Ibrahim' and the holy source Zam-zam. The last major reconstruction of the mosque was completed in … Read all
Apart from the Kaaba, the mosque also preserves many other religious sanctuaries, including the stone 'makan Ibrahim' and the holy source Zam-zam. The last major reconstruction of the mosque was completed in … Read all
King Fahd Fountain
From the series “The Most Spectacular Fountains in the World”
In Jeddah is the beautiful fountain, which was named in honor of King Fahd and opened in 1983. After opening, the unique fountain threw the water jet at the height of 120 meters and was recognized as the highest fountain in the world in 1983. Already two years later, the fountain was modernized and the height of the water jet reached 312 meters, thanks to the new mechanical constructions, which is still a world record. The grand fountain was built during the reign of King Fahd ibn Abd al-Aziz, whose honor he was named.
Although the age of the fountain is more than 30 years, he is not only surprised by the impressive shape, but also by the technical characteristics. Every second, 18.8 tons of water are found above the fountain, which is pushed out of the only powerful nozzle. The speed … Read all
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