Sakaka
Sakaka is a city in northern Saudi Arabia and the capital of Al-Jawf Province, near the ancient oasis of Dumat al-Jandal.
Overview
Sakaka (Arabic: سكاكا) is a city in the north of Saudi Arabia and the capital of Al-Jawf Province.
History
The city lies near Dumat al-Jandal, an ancient oasis settlement mentioned in Assyrian records and a historic stop on the trade route between Mesopotamia and the Arabian Peninsula. The nearby Nabataean tomb of Qasr al-Farid is a notable archaeological site.