Al Bir
Al Bir
البير | |
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![]() Map illustrates Thadig region and shows Al bir location | |
Coordinates:25°17′18″N45°57′19″E/ 25.28833°N 45.95528°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Emirate | Ar Riyad Province |
Area | Thadig |
Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+3(AST) |
Area code | +9666 |
Website | al-bir |
Al Bir(ar:البير) is a village inSaudi Arabia,and a village of Al-Mehmal area (Known nowadays asThadig), which is one of the populous urban areas inRiyadhregion. A Historical village, which is located in central region ofSaudi Arabia120 km (75 Miles) North of the capital city ofRiyadh.
In urban view, Al Bir is one of the most old village in Al-Mehmal area. Furthermore, some historians believes that it was originally a source of ground water. In addition, some believes the village was part ofMuslimspilgrims path to Holly city ofMakah,especially pilgrims coming from the eastern part ofArabian Peninsula.
Al Bir was founded in 1015 Hijri ( around 1606 AD) when Al- Duwasir tribe ( precisely Al- Honaihen) moved to the area.
Al-Honaihen, namely; Mohammad and his brother Abdullah, took over Al Bir town from AlErinat, and they established their presence and their offspring.
Al bir enjoys a quiet peaceful green location, with mountains and hills surrounding it, as if protecting the town from the desert. its geographical location gathers rain water from the regions around it. after rain fall, the town blooms with greenery and flowers of different kinds.
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