The Cultural, Economic and Political Importance of the Northern Border Region: A Historical Study

Authors

Samira belsoud, جامعة الحدود الشماليةFollow

Abstract

The study seeks, through the use of the historical and descriptive approach, to highlight the civilizational, economic and cultural importance of the northern border region, which is considered one of the modern regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the modern period. The region is located in the north of the country; its capital is the city of Arar, and it has many valleys and plains such as Wadi Arar, Wadi Aba Al-Qour, Al-Hilali, Wadi Badna, as well as hills and mountains such as Qarat Maatan, Tulul Al-Shami, Al-Markouz and Al-Khafis. Recently, phosphate and gas were discovered in Turaif Governorate, specifically in Hazm Al-Jalameed area, which is one of the largest reserves in the world. The state is also working on the establishment of an industrial city called Waad al-Shamal. The northern border region also has many archaeological sites dating back to pre-Islamic times, such as in Rafha, which was a station for pilgrims, and archaeological sites in Lina, which includes the Northern Border University. The administration of the Northern Border University and its deanships are located in the city of Arar on the airport road, while the university's faculties are distributed in the cities of Arar, Rafha and Turaif.

Recommended Citation

belsoud, Samira (2023) "The Cultural, Economic and Political Importance of the Northern Border Region: A Historical Study," Al Jinan الجنان: Vol. 17, Article 17.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/aljinan/vol17/iss1/17