🧿 Al-Okhdood

Saudi Arabia · Asia · 17.49°N, 44.13°E

Al-Okhdood or Al-Okhdood Archaeological Site, is an ancient South Arabian town located in Najran Province in Saudi Arabia, southeast of the present-day city of Najran. Currently in ruins, the town dates back to at least 500 BCE and was formerly a hub for trading and commercial purposes. It is also famous for being the location where the Himyarite king Dhu Nuwas massacred the majority of the population of the city which had converted to Christianity from South Arabian polytheism.

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Quick facts

Country	Saudi Arabia
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	17.49°N, 44.13°E · view on map

Al-Okhdood is located in Saudi Arabia, in Asia.

More archaeological sites in Saudi Arabia

Ain Qannas · Al-Rabadha · Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions · Columns of Rajajil · Dhat al-Hajj · Dosariyah · Dumat al-Jandal · Hegra · Marid Castle · Muhaires Castle.

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