Located in the northernmost region of Saudi Arabia, Al-Djuf spans a long historical period from the Stone Age, bronze age to modern times, and is home to several archaeological sites, including the Sisira Well, Al Da 'iQuarter, Marid Castle and the Al Da'iQuarter and the Al-Djuf Museum; With diverse terrain such as mountains, valleys and flat sand dunes in the Nafud Desert, the land is fertile and scenic, it is the world's largest olive park, and has the reputation of "the basket of the kingdom".
Visit the ancient city of Dumat Al Jundal, which dates back to the early Islamic era! Various types of buildings and ruins can be seen in the ancient city. Best seen is the minaret built by Omar Bin AJ Khattab in the 16th century AH in the ancient Islamic architectural style of the bank, named after Omar Bin AI Khattab, the second caliph in islamic history.
Founded in 1416 AH, the Museum is located in the ancient city of Dumat AI Jundal and houses a collection of historical artifacts. Marid Castle dates back to 1 AD and was the seat of the core of power at different historical times. The museum is divided into exhibition areas that exhibit historical artifacts, photographs, paintings and other objects.
More than 30 million olive, palm and fruit trees are planted, thousands of tons of olives and olive oil are produced, 23 oil mills, more than 3,000 agricultural projects and enterprises are built, forming the world's largest olive garden! We can visit the oil mill, packaging and distribution center and learn about the "Kingdom Basket".
Asir, on the other hand, is located in northern Saudi Arabia and is named after the Asir tribe that inhabits it. Most of the inhabitants are Sunni Islam, with a few being Ismaili. Most are engaged in farming, with a small number of nomads.
Desert country is amazing to have such a green place, it is really eye-opening.
Some parts of Asir are rich in antelopes, which are often caught by local hunters. Interestingly, hunters hunt sheep in a simple way. The hunter must follow the prey head-on against the wind so that the antelope does not perceive the sound and runs away.
If the antelope suddenly looks up, the hunter stops so that it feels that there is no movement around. This allows you to eat grass with peace of mind. The hunter took the opportunity to swim forward again, and if the antelope spotted the hunter, the hunter would immediately stand still. In this way, the antelope is not sure to catch the antelope until it is within the hunter's range.
About a 6-hour drive (625 km) from the capital Riyadh, you will reach the city of Khaile, located between the Shamer Mountains in the north and the Salma Mountains in the south, once the capital of all the Arabian deserts and the home of the legendary Arab poet Hatim Al-Tai, whose generous virtues made him a character in stories such as One Thousand and One Nights (also known as The Night of the Night).
Today, it is the capital of the Khail region in north-central Saudi Arabia. It is also a popular resting place during the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Hail is also known for hosting a variety of international events, including the Desert Festival, which celebrates the region's culture, and the Hail International Rally. During the race, rally cars, quads and motorcycles roar through the Nevde Desert and the villages of Khail, Baqad, AI Ghazalah and Al Qulban.
Located on the edge of the Nevde Desert, Hail is a worthwhile trip only after visiting this magnificent red sandy area. The Khail region is the birthplace of rock art and is listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational And Liwen Organization. Visit the ruins of Jabal Um m Sinman in the Jubbah region outside Khail and the inscriptions and petroglyphs of Jabal AI Manjor in the Shuwaymi s region for traces of human life more than 10,000 years ago. Camping, sand or sandboarding on the beaches outside the city is also a popular activity for adventurers.
The three castles in the center of Hail: A'Arif Fort, Barzan Castle and Al Qishlah Castle are all worth visiting, A'Arif Fort is located on the top of the hill and is the oldest of the three castles, overlooking the city. A'arif is also a meeting place where you can watch the Moon of Ramadan and hold iftar dinners.
Located in the heart of the city, the Khail Market sells fruits, vegetables and dates, the kingdom's favorites, as well as handicrafts such as clay pots and woven rugs. Or head to the Egg Jumping Market in Hail, east of the city center, a great place to find hidden treasures.