Najran, Saudi Arabia
Al-Okhdood
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.
- City
- Najran
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia