Heritage Sites · Najran
al-Ukhdud
الأخدود
Photo: AlUkhdood Village 04.jpg · Mohammad Umair Yaqub · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 162 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 1310 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Rock-cut tombs, inscriptions and old-town streets are fragile and, outside the managed sites, unfenced. Stay on the paths, touch nothing, and take nothing — removing anything from an archaeological site is an offence.
- The managed heritage sites admit visitors by timed ticket and close to walk-ups. Book before you drive.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 3 h 9 mfrom Abha International Airport (AHB) · 234 km
- 3 h 19 mfrom Abha · 250 km
- 4 h 50 mfrom Jazan · 326 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
archaeological site in Najran, Saudi Arabia
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q2829197
About & Sources al-Ukhdud
al-Ukhdud is a heritage site in Najran, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "archaeological site in Najran, Saudi Arabia". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Emara Palace, Aan Palace and Al Ukhdud Archaeological Site entrance.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Najran
- archaeological site in Najran, Saudi Arabia
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach al-Ukhdud?
No — approach is asphalt at 162 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit al-Ukhdud?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.
How long do I need at al-Ukhdud?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is al-Ukhdud?
About 1310 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is al-Ukhdud?
In Najran (SA-10), Saudi Arabia, at 17.4917, 44.1322 — near Emara Palace, Aan Palace and Al Ukhdud Archaeological Site entrance.
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