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The first major earthquake of the 1068 Near East earthquake had its epicenter in the area of Tabuk.
Tabuk
Saudi Arabia
Tabuk is the seat city of Tabuk Province in northwestern Saudi Arabia. It lies near the Jordan–Saudi Arabia border.
From the “History and prehistory” section
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Hundreds of localities with rock art and inscriptions dating from the Paleolithic to the Islamic period have been recorded in the region west of Tabuk.
Tabuk
Saudi Arabia
Tabuk is the seat city of Tabuk Province in northwestern Saudi Arabia. It lies near the Jordan–Saudi Arabia border.
From the “History and prehistory” section
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Ain Sukkrah is an ancient spring where Muhammad camped for more than ten days during the expedition of Tabuk.
Tabuk
Saudi Arabia
Tabuk is the seat city of Tabuk Province in northwestern Saudi Arabia. It lies near the Jordan–Saudi Arabia border.
From the “History and prehistory” section
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The University of Tabuk was established in 2006 as part of a national effort to expand higher-education access across the Kingdom.
Tabuk
Saudi Arabia
Tabuk is the seat city of Tabuk Province in northwestern Saudi Arabia. It lies near the Jordan–Saudi Arabia border.
From the “Education” section
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Prince Sultan International Airport serves as the primary airport for the city, connecting Tabuk to major destinations across Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Tabuk
Saudi Arabia
Tabuk is the seat city of Tabuk Province in northwestern Saudi Arabia. It lies near the Jordan–Saudi Arabia border.
From the “Transportation” section
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