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Region in central Saudi Arabia
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The Nejd, or Najd, is the central highland region of Saudi Arabia. Dominated by Riyadh, this is the ancestral home of the ruling al-Saud dynasty, and one of the most conservative parts of the Kingdom. The mosques and mosquegoers in the region are predominantly Wahhabi, Salafi, Muwahhid, Hanbali Muslim and ultra-conservatively Islamic.
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two sites in northern Nejd, comprising a UNESCO World Heritage site
Jubbah is surrounded by large sandstone outcrops that are filled with ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions on the rock face, especially at Jebel Umm Sanman, which forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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the capital of Saudi Arabia
Buraydah (بريدة) is a city in the Nejd region of Saudi Arabia. It is the capital of Qassim (Gassim) province, and the names are often used interchangeably on timetables and signage.
Ha'il (Arabic: حائل) is the capital of the Ha'il Region in Nejd, north-central Saudi Arabia. Ha'il is famous for ancient rock art and rugged mountain scenery.
Onizah (Arabic:عنيزة, also transliterated variously as Unaizah, Onaizah, or Unayzah) is a city in the Nejd region of Saudi Arabia. It is the second city in Qassim (Gassim) province.
Wadi al-Dawasir is a city and governorate in the south of Nejd. It is described as a gateway to the Empty Quarter.
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Extensively restored ancestral home of the Saud dynasty on the outskirts of Riyadh, now a
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