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Khaybar
Khaybar
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Khaybar
Khaybar is an ancient fortress town located in Al Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia. The town was inhabited in former times by Jewish tribes. It fell to Muslim forces in 629 AD.
Site Information
Country: Saudi Arabia
District: Al Madinah Region
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: First Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Jewish
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Jewish & Islamic Monuments
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Elevation: 717 m
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