Sakakah City

Al-Jawf

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Sakakah City

Compact rural Sakaka is cut through by its main street that's hard to miss. The street is lined with shops and government offices; the authentic Al-Nusl Hotel is also located here. In the town's north, the ancient fort of Qasr Za'abel is perched atop a scenic cliff; east from here is Jabal Burnus rock with carvings dating back to the 6th century BC.

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Address: Sakakah, Al-Jawf

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Compact rural Sakaka is cut through by its main street that's hard to miss. The street is lined with shops and government offices; the authentic Al-Nusl Hotel is also located here. In the town's north, the ancient fort of Qasr Za'abel is perched atop a scenic cliff; east from here is Jabal Burnus rock with…

Dumat Al-Jandal

The ancient town of Dumat Al-Jandal breathes history, and is basically one large open-air archaeologic site. Its first mentions date back to as early as 10th century BC. Explore the remains of Al Dar'i Quarter, the ruins of Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and the Mard Castle in Dumah.

Al-Rajajil Site

The mysterious constellation of upright stones (whose origins remain unexplained to-date) at the Al-Rajajil archaeologic site are one of the region's most popular attractions. Some theories suggest the structures had been used for worship and/or keeping time, but visitors are still left to ponder their true designation.

The ancient fort of Za'abal isn't just an attraction in itself, but provides bird's eye views of Sakakah city spread out below. From here, travelers will be able to take in the cityscape dominated by low-rise buildings and palm trees, as well as the historic quarter of Al-Dhel’ below.

Located in a sulfur-rich area, the village of Kaf draws travelers seeking to make use of the healing properties of sulfur springs abundant in its surroundings. Located around here is the limestone Kaf Palace, the Al-Sa’eedi Castle and a historic stone mosque.