Al-Ahsa Oasis

Historical SiteWorld Heritage Site

Oasis historical region in eastern Saudi Arabia

Al-Ahsa Oasis, also known as al-Ḥasāʾ (الْحَسَا) or Hajar (هَجَر), is an oasis and historical region in eastern Saudi Arabia. Al-Ahsa Governorate, which makes up much of the country's Eastern Province, is named after it. The oasis is located about 60 km inland from the coast of the Persian Gulf. Al-Ahsa Oasis comprises four main cities and 22 villages. The cities include Al-Mubarraz and Al-Hofuf, two of the largest cities in Saudi Arabia.

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1
Sahood FortLandmark · 4.2 km
2
Muhaires CastleLandmark · 5.6 km
3
House of AllegianceLandmark · 6.9 km
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Abdul Razzaq al-Arab MuseumMuseum · 7.8 km
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Ain QannasHistorical Site · 18 km

Al-Ahsa Oasis

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