Which ancient pre-Islamic Arabian trading oasis in northern Saudi Arabia features Marid Castle and the historic Mosque of Umar bin Al-Khattab?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Dumat Al-Jandal
- Step 1: Explore historical settlements in Al-Jouf Province: Located at an intersection of ancient caravan routes.
- Step 2: Dumat Al-Jandal preserves the stone fortress of Marid Castle (dating to Nabataean and Roman periods) and the 7th-century Mosque of Umar bin Al-Khattab with its distinctive stone minaret.
Answer
Dumat Al-Jandal.
Why not the others: 'Khaybar' is an ancient volcanic oasis in Medina Province; 'Tayma' preserves Haddaj Well and the Stele of Nabonidus; 'Dedan' is an ancient kingdom in AlUla valley.
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