Tabuk Province
Historical Site

The Ancient City of Madyan - Tabuk Province

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Madyan, تبوك، Al Bad' Saudi Arabia
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Description

Madyan is an archeological site located in the northwestern Arabian Peninsula, in the region of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The place consists of houses that have been cut from huge rocks and can be dated back to 2000 BC. It is one of the few sites that are famous for the Prophets that were sent there. This particular place signifies the name of Prophet Shoaib Peace Be Upon Him. 

Islamic History

Madyan is a place that has been mentioned in both the Quran and Torah multiple times. According to Muslim belief, this is the place where Prophet Shoaib was sent. The tribes that used to live here were also called ‘dwellers of the woods.’ They would commit robbery and were unfair in their business dealings. Prophet Shoaib brought the message of Allah and hoped to guide the people. However, they continued on with their ways and were ultimately destroyed by an earthquake. These empty houses and caves have been abandoned ever since. 

Tourism 

Car parking is available near the site, along with a museum with bathroom facilities. A signboard can be seen giving the necessary information regarding the place. The site can be easily accessed through a paved road. This abandoned city captures the ancient history that even predates the Islam of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and if you’re a history buff, you should definitely pay it a visit. 

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Historical Site
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Location

Madyan, تبوك، Al Bad' Saudi Arabia

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Ronaldo Santos

Ronaldo Santos

06/29/2023 14:09

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Great historical place, hopefully can visit again.
Rehmani Umair

Rehmani Umair

05/02/2023 11:38

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شعیب علیہ السلام، SHUAIB, meaning: "who shows the right path") is an ancient Midianite Nabi (Prophet) in Islam, and the most revered prophet in the Druze faith.[1] Shuayb is traditionally identified with the Biblical Jethro, Moses' father-in-law. Shuaib is mentioned in the Quran a total of 11 times.[2] He is believed to have lived after Ibrahim (Abraham), and Muslims believe that he was sent as a prophet to a community: the Midianites,[3] who are also known as the Aṣḥāb al-Aykah ("Companions of the Wood"),[4][5][6][7] since they used to worship a large tree. To the people, Shuaib proclaimed the straight path and warned the people to end their fraudulent ways. When the community did not repent, Allāh (God) destroyed the community.
Kimberly Zatarga

Kimberly Zatarga

12/30/2022 13:27

Google review

Hours changed: weekends (Fri/sat) it’s open 3-5, weekdays it’s open 9-4. We just went on a Friday and I don’t recommend it as everyone is also going on their day off. It was very crowded and difficult to take pics as everyone just kind of lingers around on their phones or is giving a tour to someone on what’sapp. The tombs are mostly worn away and with people scrambling all over them, probably won’t be around much longer. It could be a better site with more regulations and information about the tombs. It’s still worth a visit if you’re interested in Nabatean history.
ZAK _24

ZAK _24

10/31/2022 21:13

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A sacred & historical place, most of which is now left in ruins, open for public access, You may see many Americans visiting this archaeological site, it’s beautiful yet scary as to what’s left of a civilization. These are carved shelters or cemeteries inside the mountains, how the people of that time did it is still a wonder. This is a very vast site, with numerous stairs, after you reach the top, it’s a spectacular view.
Muhammad Sualeh

Muhammad Sualeh

08/30/2022 16:14

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Place of Shuaib A.S (JETHRO)where MOOSA A.S(MOSES) married to his daughter and lived over 10 years
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