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Saudi
Arabia
+Domat
Al-Jandal
Domat Al-Jandal, in the north-east of the country, is one of the kingdom's little-known gems. This modest town boasts two of the country's most interesting antiquities - the ruined Qasr Marid and the still-in-use Mosque of Omar. The fortress of Qasr Marid was built in Nabataean times, and maintained its importance due to the town's strategic spot on several trading routes. The Mosque of Omar is one of the oldest in the kingdom, and is said to have been founded in the mid-seventh century. Because it's still in use, it has been extensively renovated over the centuries, but this also means non-Muslims can't enter the building.
The Jof Regional Museum is the best place to begin your tour of Domat Al-Jandal. It opens with exhibits on the age and geology of the earth and includes displays on the country's plants and animals, the development of Arabic script and the domestication of the camel. There are also several displays focusing on Domat Al-Jandal. It's best to have your own car to get to Domat Al-Jandal.