Al-Hasa

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Al-Aḥsāʾ, also known as al-Ḥasāʾ or Hajar, is a traditional oasis historical region in eastern Saudi Arabia whose name is used by the Al-Ahsa Governorate, which makes up much of that country's Eastern Province. The oasis is located about 60 km inland from the coast of the Persian Gulf. ()

Local name: الأحساء Unesco: from 2018Area: 83.23 mi²Coordinates: 25°25'46"N, 49°37'19"E

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Ash SharqiyahSaudi Arabia

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Al-Hasa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Qasr Ibrahim, Jawatha Mosque, Al-Qarah.

4.1 miSW
Palace, Forts and castles
Qasr Ibrahim, Hofuf
105 min walk • Qasr Ibrahim is a historical castle and fort that is located in the north of Alqoat neighborhood, Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Besides, it is called the dome Palace, AlQoat Palace or Ibrahim Castle.
4.5 miNE
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites,
Jawatha Mosque, Hofuf
115 min walk • Jawatha Mosque, also incorrectly spelled Al-Jawan, is located in the Jawāthā, about 12 km northeast of Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. It was the earliest known mosque built in eastern Arabia, and most of the original structure is in ruins. Nevertheless, the site is still used for prayer.
4.4 miE
Neighbourhood
Al-Qarah, Hofuf
112 min walk • Al-Qarah or Al-Garah is a village in Al-Ahsa in Saudi Arabia. Al-Qarah is well known for its small mountain Jabl Al-Qarah. Al-Qarah is one of Al-Ahsa's eastern villages and is located about 10 km from Al-Hofuf, city center, 140 km Southwest of Dammam and 300 km East of Riyadh.

Al-Hasa

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Al-Hasa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Qasr Ibrahim, Hofuf

Jawatha Mosque, Hofuf

Al-Qarah, Hofuf