\n Al-Qadimah village: Mud-Brick ruins reflect once-thriving commercial hub in ancient Saudi Arabia\n <\/p>\n
\n\tJEDDAH: In the heart of Al-Qadimah village, south of Rabigh governorate in Saudi Arabia\u2019s western province of Makkah, the captivating ruins of the old market, with its mud-brick houses and shops, bear witness to a vibrant commercial and social era that once defined the region.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe market site offers a glimpse into a time when Al-Qadimah was a bustling center\u00a0attracting both locals and trade caravans from Makkah, Madinah, and Yanbu.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tLocated on the coastal road between Jeddah and Rabigh, Al-Qadimah was a crucial ancient village, serving as a major trading and supply station for both sea and land caravans. \u00a0It likely functioned as a vital link where people exchanged goods and local products between the desert and the coast.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe old Al-Qadimah market formed the economic heart of the region. Its mud-brick shops were arranged in two facing rows, interspersed with narrow alleyways that teemed with daily activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tProducts sold included grains, dates, clothing, fabrics, and essential fishing and seafaring equipment, the latter being integral to the identity of the coastal inhabitants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Al-Qadimah village: Mud-Brick ruins reflect once-thriving commercial hub in ancient Saudi Arabia
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