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Fadak includes stunning stone inscriptions in precise Kufic script, which reveal the initial stages of the development of Arabic writing in the early Islamic era, and are considered among the oldest artistic evidence in the region.

The Cradle of Carved Kufic Script

Old Fadak is located 285 km southwest of Hail, in a desert region that was previously a transit station for travelers and merchants, and a link between Islamic urban centers.

On the Paths of History

Fadak offers its visitors an exceptional experience, as the inscriptions are distributed on scattered rocks in nature, forming an open-air museum of art and history, attracting researchers and lovers of Islamic arts.

An Open-Air Museum in Nature

Hail

Bronze Age

<p>It is located 285 km southwest of Hail City and encompasses a collection of Islamic inscriptions carved in Kufic script onto rocks. The collection reflects the artistic level of Arabic calligraphy and its historical development, offering researchers and visitors a glimpse into the Islamic culture and calligraphic arts prevalent in the region.</p><p>These inscriptions are considered important archaeological sites that add a cultural and historical dimension to the Hail region, attracting those interested in Islamic history and researchers in the art of calligraphy and desert inscriptions.</p>

Archaeological Sites

An archaeological area that represents a unique model of Kufic script carved onto rocks, reflecting the artistic and civilized character of the early Islamic periods in the northern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

A Cultural Legacy Engraved in the Desert Rocks

Old Fadak

Al-Ahsabah is a valley 30 km south of Al-Qunfudah. It encompasses two vanished settlements containing stone houses and historical tombs, which hold gravestones belonging to Sultans from Al Awid and Al Ashyam, dating back to the 6th century AH, in addition to pottery and metal tools

Al-Ahsabah

The AlUla Oasis embraces an ancient civilized heritage that includes prominent archaeological sites such as Dadan, Al-Hijr, and Jabal Ikmah, and more than one hundred historical sites reflecting the succession of civilizations in the Valley of Qura northwest of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

AlUla Oasis Monuments

The Tuwaiq Mountains are a towering range that stretches for about 800 kilometers across the center of the Kingdom. Characterized by sharp, solid rocky edges running from north to south, their summit offers a beautiful panoramic view of the canyons, valleys, and the desert stretching out before them.

Tuwaiq Mountains

The ancient city of Dadan is one of the most prominent archaeological landmarks in AlUla, embodying a rich history dating back to the 9th century BCE. It includes rock-cut tombs and precise inscriptions, reflecting its status as a leading cultural and religious center in the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula.

Old Fadak

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The Cradle of Carved Kufic Script

On the Paths of History

An Open-Air Museum in Nature

The Cradle of Carved Kufic Script

On the Paths of History

An Open-Air Museum in Nature

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Al-Ahsabah

AlUla Oasis Monuments

Tuwaiq Mountains

Dadan Archaeological Site