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    The history of Najrān can be traced back to 4,000 years ago. It was once occupied by the Romans; in fact, it was the first Saudi city to fall to the Romans on their way to the Saudi Arabia kingdom of Saudi'. Najrān's most prosperous trading time was during the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. In ancient times it was known as Al-Ukhdūd.

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    How long has Najran been inhabited?
    The oasis of Najran has been inhabited for about 4,000 years. Najran most prosperous trading time was during the first and second centuries B.C. The main activity of its habitats: agriculture and breeding cattle's. Najran was a very important city in ancient history. It is mentioned in ancient passages and documents.

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    Where did Najran come from?
    Najran (lime, down south) in Arabia in 1918. The Principality of Najran was a state that existed in the Arabian peninsula from 1633 to 1934. It originated as an Islamic ecclesiastic principality under Yemeni suzerainty in 1633, although it later came under Ottoman influence.

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    Is Najran a city?
    Najran ( Arabic: نجران Najrān ), is a city in southwestern Saudi Arabia It is the capital of Najran Province. Designated as a new town, Najran is one of the fastest-growing cities in the kingdom; its population has risen from 47,500 in 1974 and 90,983 in 1992 to 246,880 in 2004 and 381,431 in 2021.

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    When did Najran become a state?
    The Principality of Najran was a state that existed in the Arabian peninsula from 1633 to 1934. It originated as an Islamic ecclesiastic principality under Yemeni suzerainty in 1633, although it later came under Ottoman influence. Najran opposed a Yemeni rebellion against the Ottomans in the 1880s.

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    Early history The history of Najrān can be traced back to 4,000 years ago. It was once occupied by the Romans; in fact, it was the first Saudi city to fall to the Romans on their way to the Saudi Arabia kingdom of Saudi'. Najrān's most prosperous trading time was during the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. In ancient times it … See more

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    Najran (Arabic: نجران Najrān), is a city in southwestern Saudi Arabia It is the capital of Najran Province. Designated as a new town, Najran is one of the fastest-growing cities in the kingdom; … See more

    Geography

    Topography
    Najran enjoys three different geographic landscapes: oases, mountains, and the desert on its eastern side.
    Climate
    Najran has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh), typical of the … See more

    Sports

    Local football clubs
    • Al-Okdod Club (Arabic: نادي الأخدود) founded in 1976
    • Sharora Club (Arabic: نادي شرورة) founded in 1975 See more

    Hotels

    • Park Inn by Radisson Najran
    • Happy Day Inn
    • Hyatt Najran See more

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    Archaeology

    Najrān city is famous for its archeological significance. Old Najrān was surrounded by a circular wall, 220 by 230 meters, built of square stone … See more

    Education

    Colleges and universities
    Najran is home to Najran University and Najran College of Technology. See more

    Hospitals and medical care

    • King Khalid Hospital
    • Najran General Hospital
    • Maternity & Children's Hospital Najran
    • Najran Armed Forces Hospital
    • General Psychiatric Hospital See more

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  6. Al Arabiya
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    Saudi ‘Al-Okhdood’ a historical treasure dating more …

    WEBJun 21, 2018 · Also uncovered inscriptions show that it goes back to 7000 BC to 1000 BC, portraying the way the residents of that era how they …

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  9. The Saudi Network
    https://www.the-saudi.net/saudi-arabia/najran...

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  11. Arab News
    https://www.arabnews.com/node/1584656

    ThePlace: Saudi Arabia’s Najran, a city marked for its …

    WEBUpdated 16 November 2019. Arab News. November 16, 2019 00:13. Follow. The southwestern Saudi city of Najran is rich in history and tradition.

  12. Leaders MENA Magazine
    https://www.leaders-mena.com/najran-saudi-arabias...

    Najran: Saudi Arabia’s Hidden Cultural & Natural Treasure

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    https://www.arabnews.com/node/1641176

    ThePlace: Al-Okhdood, a historic site in Saudi Arabia’s …

    WEBMar 14, 2020 · The archaeological gem of Al-Okhdood in southwestern Saudi Arabia dates back more than 2,000 years. The historic site in Najran is rich with artifacts and remnants of ancient drawings and...

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