ThePlace: Al-Okhdood, a historic site in º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s Najran

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  • Al-Okhdood and the story of its people are mentioned in the Buruj chapter of the Holy Qur’an

The archaeological gem of Al-Okhdood in southwestern º£½ÇÖ±²¥ dates back more than 2,000 years. The historic site in Najran is rich with artifacts and remnants of ancient drawings and engravings on stones, which include depictions of a human hand, a horse, a camel and snakes. The remains of a mosque can also be seen.

Al-Okhdood and the story of its people are mentioned in the Buruj chapter of the Holy Qur’an, which refers to a Jewish Himyarite king burning alive thousands of his citizens for converting to Christianity.
This photograph was taken by Abdul Aziz Alarify as part of the Colors of Saudi Competition.