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Al-Bad'
Al-Badʿ is a town in Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia. It is west of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, between Tabuk and the Red Sea Coast. Located at 28° 41' N and 35° 18' E, it lies on the border of the Hejaz, and was in antiquity in Southern Midian. Al-Bad is located in the valley of the Wadi Aful in a highland area (218meters, m Sea level, ASL). It is near the town of Tayyib Al-Ism and approx. 25 km east of the eastern coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, part of the Red Sea where there are pristine coral reefs. In 1995, 2 people at Al-Bad' died during the 1995 Gulf of Aqaba earthquake, Gulf of Aqaba earthquake. Hijaz Mountains To the east of the town is the Sarwat ranges, the northern end of the Hijaz Mountains. This area is known for Neolithic petroglyphs carved into the arid volcanic rock. Northeast of the town is the peak Jabal al-Lawz, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabuk Region
Tabuk ( ar, مِنْطَقَة تَبُوْك '), also spelled ''Tabouk'', is a region of Saudi Arabia, located along the north-west coast of the country, facing Egypt across the Red Sea. It has an area of 146,072 km2 and a population of 910,030 (2017). Its capital is Tabuk. The governor is Fahd bin Sultan since 1987. In recent years, the province has received substantial media attention due to the Saudi government's futuristic Neom City project in the province. History The history of the Tabuk region dates back to 5,000 years ago. The region is identified with the land of Madyan. The region is traversed by the Hejaz Railway, which was a focus for attacks during the Arab Revolt of 1916/18. Population Major cities * Tabuk * Tayma * Duba * Al Wajh * Haql * Umluj * Al-Bad' * Neom (Planned) * Amaala (Planned) Economy Tabuk is an active commercial center, serving pilgrims passing through towards Mecca. Due to its moderate climate, it's also the site of several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
