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Al-Ukhdoud
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Al-Ukhdoud
Al-Ukhdood Archeological City, also known as Raqmat, is one of the most important archeological sites in Najran region, Saudi Arabia. Al-Ukhdood is dating back to the first millennium BC.
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Country: Saudi Arabia
District: Najran Region
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 2nd Century BC
Oldest Culture: Himyarite Kingdom
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Himyarite & Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: Hima a rock art site in Najran
Date of Submission: 2015
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