Al Hait

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Al Hait

Al Hait, also knows as Padakku in Babylonian era and Fadak in Islamic periods, is a historical city located in the Ha’il Region of Saudi Arabia. The site includes a group of architectural monuments, tombs, forts and towers, in addition to the great wall that surrounds its forts and dwellings. The history of Al Hait dates back to the Iron Age in the first millennium BC, and it is rich in archaeological features that testify to its long history that extends to Islamic times.

Site Information

Country: Saudi Arabia

District: Ha’il Region

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: First Millennium BC

Oldest Culture: Iron Age

Later Cultures: Mixed

Site Features: Mixed Monuments


UNESCO Tentative List

Part of: The Ancient Walled Oases of Northern Arabia

Date of Submission: 2022

Exact Location

Elevation: 1036 m

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