Zaabal Castle

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Zaabal Castle

Za'abal Castle is a fortress located in Al Jawf Region in Saudi Arabia. The fort is built of sandstone and clay. It is believed to have been built 200 years ago. The origin of construction dates back to Nabataean period in the 1st century AD.

Site Information

Country: Saudi Arabia

District: Al Jawf Region

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 1st Century AD

Oldest Culture: Nabataean

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 573 m

UNESCO

World Heitage Sites in Saudi Arabia Tentative Lists in Saudi Arabia Intangible Heritage in Saudi Arabia

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