Qasr Khuzam (Al-Ahsa)
قصر خزام
A small fort from the First Saudi State period at the southwest entrance of Hofuf, with neat walls and towers, part of the World Heritage site.
Qasr Khuzam lies in the Al-Nuaiyil district in the southwest of Hofuf. It was built around 1793–1796 during the First Saudi State to defend against nomadic tribes who came seasonally to trade at the oasis. The fort is smaller than Ibrahim Palace, with walls about 70 meters on each side, towers at the corners, and the remains of a mosque and a well inside. It is part of the Al-Ahsa Oasis World Heritage property. With few visitors and simple facilities, it is mainly visited from the outside for photos, making it a worthwhile detour for anyone interested in historic architecture.
Opening hours
Hours vary (follow the heritage commission's announcements)
Nearby sights
- Bayt Al-Bay'ah (House of Allegiance)
- Qasr Ibrahim
- Al-Qaisariya Souq
- Qasr Sahood
- King Abdullah Environmental Park
- Al-Ahsa Oasis Palm Groves
- Ain Umm Sab'a
- Jabal Al-Qarah