Muwaysen Palace

This palace is located in the Muwaysen area, situated approximately 12 km north of Dumat al-Jandal, in what was a desert setting but it has presently transformed into an area of modern farms.

The first references to this palace appeared in the writings of some Western travelers who visited the region during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Subsequently, a comprehensive architectural study of the building and its relationship with the surrounding archaeological evidence was conducted. Excavation results carried out in the building proved that its origins may date back to a period preceding Islam by several centuries. Since the extant palace structure does not date to that early period, this suggests that the site may have been subject to continuous occupation and reuse across successive historical eras.

In the vicinity of the palace, remains of modern and ancient agricultural activities, along with remnants of water channels, out-of-service ancient wells, and pottery shards dating back to ancient and Islamic eras, have emerged.

The existence of the palace in this desert area, along with the agricultural activities established around it, raised questions about the building's function and nature. It was found that it might have been owned by the rulers of Dumat al-Jandal, who likely used it for recreation during various periods.