The Historical City of Al-Okhdood

The city of Al-Okhdood witnessed important events, most notably the story of Ashab Al-Okhdood (the people of the ditch) mentioned in the Quran, which dates back to around 300 BC, making it a historical symbol expressed by the multiple inscriptions contained within it and the remains of the archaeological buildings such as al-qasaba and the mosque. These are the most prominent of the ruins that still stand to this day.

You can visit the city of Al-Okhdood during the day and wander through it using the prepared guidance to enrich your historical knowledge about it. You can see the Rahha rock, which was used to grind wheat, and a number of pottery utensils that were used by the city's inhabitants in ancient times. You can also delve deeper into the historical stories and see the rare artifacts that were extracted from the site at Najran Museum for antiquities and folk heritage.