Tarout Island & Qatif
Oct
4

Tarout Island & Qatif

Just 30 minutes from the Khobar-Dammam-Dhahran area lies this intriguing fort or castle on Tarout Island that dates back to 4300 BC! Come learn the history and see how local lore connects to stories in ancient texts and see history come to life!

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Hanith Caves, Fossils & Celestial Markings
Oct
25

Hanith Caves, Fossils & Celestial Markings

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Ancient Jubail Church
Nov
8

Ancient Jubail Church

Jubail Church is an ancient church building near Jubail, a city in the Eastern province on the Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia, north of Dammam. The date of the Jubail Church is contentious. Some sources claim it dates back to the fourth century whereas others place it in the seventh. It is built of locally available gypsum covered with stucco. Designs and architecture suggests it is contemporary with similar Christian sites known from al-Qusur, Sir Bani Yas. When discovered, it contained two visible crosses in the stucco that have since been destroyed.

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Old Village of Nita
Feb
15

Old Village of Nita

Step into the past.

Explore the ruins of this recently abandoned village to see how Middle Easterners lived for thousands of years.

Shiprock Jebel Dumat

Near the village of Nita stands Jebel Dumat, called “Shiprock.”

Exploration

Enter the 1 meter tall cavern from the lower level and discover the opening to the top. Ascend the rickety ladder (if you dare!) and explore the ancient remains and the views from the plateau of the jebel.

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