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The Palace is an emblem of defiance and steadfastness in the face of the forces of nature. It was built on a high hill overlooking the edges of Al-Aqiq Valley in the west of Madinah.

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It is the most famous of all historical palaces that were built on the edges of Al-Aqiq Valley. It is located in the west of Madinah along the road leading to Dhu Al-Hulaifa Mosque, the Miqat of the people of Madinah. It is about 3.5 km away from the Prophet’s Mosque.

During the reign of the Caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab (RA), a portion of Al-Aqiq Valley—which is the most famous valley in Madinah and is considered an integral part of its history, past and present— was appropriated as feudal land. Later on, Urwa bin Al-Zubayr bought this part where he erected his palace, which acquired exemplary fame. He also dug a well, which was exemplary for its fresh and pure water. The well is located on the road to Makkah, and travelers used to take water supply exclusively from this well.

In the interior, the palace consists of three courtyards of varying areas; two courtyards, each of which was overlooked by three rooms, and the third is overlooked by two rooms and a kitchen. The palace includes two wells: the first is inside the palace and the other historically famous one is outside the palace and known as the “watering well,” as travelers used to acquire water supply from it.

The Palace is open for visitors from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm all days.

Urwa bin Al-Zubayr Palace

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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>An Overview:</strong><br />It is the most famous of all historical palaces that were built on the edges of Al-Aqiq Valley. It is located in the west of Madinah along the road leading to Dhu Al-Hulaifa Mosque, the Miqat of the people of Madinah. It is about 3.5 km away from the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque.<br /><strong>Its Story:</strong><br />During the reign of the Caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab (RA), a portion of Al-Aqiq Valley&mdash;which is the most famous valley in Madinah and is considered an integral part of its history, past and present&mdash; was appropriated as feudal land. Later on, Urwa bin Al-Zubayr bought this part where he erected his palace, which acquired exemplary fame. He also dug a well, which was exemplary for its fresh and pure water. The well is located on the road to Makkah, and travelers used to take water supply exclusively from this well.<br /><strong>Its Architectural Description:</strong><br />In the interior, the palace consists of three courtyards of varying areas; two courtyards, each of which was overlooked by three rooms, and the third is overlooked by two rooms and a kitchen. The palace includes two wells: the first is inside the palace and the other historically famous one is outside the palace and known as the &ldquo;watering well,&rdquo; as travelers used to acquire water supply from it.<br /><strong>Visiting Hours:</strong><br />The Palace is open for visitors from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm all days.</p>

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