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Quba Castle – Historic Military Fortress in Madinah
Quba Castle is a prominent 19th-century fortress in southern Madinah, once serving as a guard center and Ramadan cannon site, now restored as a historic landmark.
Madinah Railway Station – Historic Railway Landmark and Museum
Madinah Railway Station, opened in 1908, was a key stop on the Damascus-Madinah line. After closing in 1921, it was renovated into a railway museum in 1998.
Al-Khanq Dam – Early Islamic Engineering Landmark near Madinah
Al-Khanq Dam near Madinah showcases early Islamic dam construction, with two historic dams designed to manage floodwaters in Wadi al-Khanq, though both have suffered partial collapse.
Urwa Ibn Al-Zubayr Palaces – Historic Umayyad and Abbasid Palaces in Madinah
Urwa Ibn Al-Zubayr Palaces in Madinah are historic Umayyad and Abbasid-era palaces along Wadi al-Aqiq, featuring restored remains and a nearby volcanic stone fortress.
Bani Waqef Fortress – Historic Fortress with Stone Arches in Madinah
Bani Waqef Fortress, north of the Saffiyah Well in Madinah, is a 1,400-year-old fortress renowned for its stone arches and lime plaster architecture.
Rawawah – Historic Pilgrims’ Stop with Early Arabic Inscriptions near Madinah
Rawawah, located south of Madinah, is a key historic site featuring early Arabic inscriptions in Madani script from the 7th and 8th centuries, marking its importance on pilgrimage routes.