Urwa Ibn Al-Zubayr Palaces are among the most prominent historical palaces in Madinah, attributed to the esteemed Tabi'i and jurist Urwa ibn al-Zubayr. Located along the banks of Wadi al-Aqiq to the west of Madinah and near the road to the Mosque of Dhu al-Hulayfah (the miqat for Madinah residents), the palaces stand on an elevated hill overlooking the valley.

Constructed with local mountain stones, the site contains remains from the Umayyad and Abbasid periods, including palaces belonging to Urwa ibn al-Zubayr, Sa'id ibn al-As, Marwan ibn al-Hakam, Saad ibn Abi Waqqas, and Sukayna bint al-Husayn. Each palace occupied a large area with its own orchard and well. Nearby is a historical military fortress built of volcanic stones from the later Islamic period, featuring an external arcade on all four sides, with walls resting on exposed stone foundations and plastered inside and out.

Archaeological excavations have uncovered the foundations, rooms, facilities, and many ceramic and pottery fragments. Both the palaces and the adjacent fortress have been restored, preserving this significant heritage site.