Madinah Province
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Khaybar Historical City - Madinah Province

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Khaybar Historical City خيبر مدينة القديمة Saudi Arabia
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Description

Khaybar Historical City is an oasis and a historical landmark in Saudi Arabia. It is situated 153 kilometers north of the city of Medina. Before the rise of Islam in the 7th century, the area was inhabited by Arabian Jewish tribes. In 628 AD, Muslims under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH) took over the city during the Battle of Khaybar.

History and Landscape 

Khaybar is known for growing dates and also has a number of freshwater wells. The city was inhabited until 1401 Hijri. However, due to the recurring floods and uneven terrain, the condition of buildings had grown weaker with time. 

The Government built the new Khaybar City nearby on flat land and offered accommodation to the inhabitants of the old city there. Today, the old city consists of houses that are in ruins as decades and centuries have passed since it was abandoned by its inhabitants. These houses were built with stones and mud bricks. It is also home to the famous Khaybar Fort that stands on a hilltop nearby. 

Visiting the Khaybar City

Tourists are not allowed to go deep into the city, but they can still see the remains from a distance. However, the city has been closed down recently due to ongoing maintenance, so make sure that you don’t visit on a day when it is closed for tourists.

 

Destination Type
Historical Site
Islamic History

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Khaybar Historical City خيبر مدينة القديمة Saudi Arabia

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J Fennell

J Fennell

06/09/2023 12:13

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It's closed indefinitely. I went with a Saudi... The security told him he could go in, but I could not. So we decided not to go at all. I drove six hours to see this place, and was unable to see it. Whatever. I will not come back.
Muhammad Amar Naqvi

Muhammad Amar Naqvi

11/27/2022 20:34

Google review

This place is closed Temporarily do not rush to visits. No access for visitors November 2022
World of Information

World of Information

11/27/2022 20:34

Google review

This place is closed Temporarily do not rush to visits. No access for visitors November 2022
Ondrej Janacek

Ondrej Janacek

02/12/2022 08:16

Google review

Still closed. Police turned us away. Even the side streets had signs of closure. One day it may be a very nice place to visit. Al Ula will probably get more attention so I don't see this happening too soon.
Ondrej Janacek

Ondrej Janacek

02/12/2022 08:14

Google review

Still closed. Police turned us away. Even the side streets had signs of closure. One day it may be a very nice place to visit. Al Ula will probably get more attention so I don't see this happening too soon.
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