This picture taken on December 12, 2022 shows an aerial view of an old fort in the Khaybar oasis in northwestern Saudi Arabia. - Khaybar, best known for a 7th-century fierce battle between the Islam's Prophet Mohamed and local Jewish tribes is remodelling itself as an upscale tourist draw in line with the kingdom's rebranding efforts. Situated in an oasis amid a volcanic field north of Medina, it was once home to thousands of Jews, who were defeated in a decisive seventh-century battle with the Prophet's army as Islam expanded across the Arabian peninsula. (Photo by Mohammad QASIM / AFP)
This picture taken on December 12, 2022 shows an aerial view of an old fort in the Khaybar oasis in northwestern Saudi Arabia. - Khaybar, best known for a 7th-century fierce battle between the Islam's Prophet Mohamed and local Jewish tribes is remodelling itself as an upscale tourist draw in line with the kingdom's rebranding efforts. Situated in an oasis amid a volcanic field north of Medina, it was once home to thousands of Jews, who were defeated in a decisive seventh-century battle with the Prophet's army as Islam expanded across the Arabian peninsula. (Photo by Mohammad QASIM / AFP)
Khaybar is one of the oldest inhabited archaeological areas in the Arabian Peninsula.
Khaybar is one of the oldest inhabited archaeological areas in the Arabian Peninsula.
The area is home to Khaybar Volcano Camp, which offers luxury accommodation and tourist activities.
The area is home to Khaybar Volcano Camp, which offers luxury accommodation and tourist activities.
The remains of a home in the old town of Khaybar.
The remains of a home in the old town of Khaybar.
A woman uses a traditional weaving loom in Khaybar oasis, which is helping to boost tourism in the kingdom.
A woman uses a traditional weaving loom in Khaybar oasis, which is helping to boost tourism in the kingdom.
Teacher Saifi Al Shilali at the volcano camp. The Royal Commission for AlUla has opened prominent heritage sites in Khaybar.
Teacher Saifi Al Shilali at the volcano camp. The Royal Commission for AlUla has opened prominent heritage sites in Khaybar.
Traditional stalls in the old town of the oasis.
Traditional stalls in the old town of the oasis.
The Khaybar oasis, which has the highest rainfall in Saudi Arabia.
The Khaybar oasis, which has the highest rainfall in Saudi Arabia.
An old fort in Khaybar, which is also famous for its stone structures dating back to the Bronze Age.
An old fort in Khaybar, which is also famous for its stone structures dating back to the Bronze Age.
The volcano camp. Saudi Arabia has taken steps to attract more tourists to the kingdom.
The volcano camp. Saudi Arabia has taken steps to attract more tourists to the kingdom.
The RCU aims to link the oases in AlUla, Taima and Khaybar to help turn the region into a vast living museum.
The RCU aims to link the oases in AlUla, Taima and Khaybar to help turn the region into a vast living museum.
Forts and other old structures show the rich history of the region.
Forts and other old structures show the rich history of the region.

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The ancient settlement of Khaybar in Saudi Arabia - in pictures

The area is situated in an oasis surrounded by lava fields north of Madinah

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