Medina, Medina, Hejaz, Saudi Arabia
Mountain / Battlefield · N/A · 7th Century
Mount Uhud is a mountain north of Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is the site of the second battle between Muslim and Meccan forces. The Battle of Uhud was fought on 19 March, 625 CE, between a force from the small Muslim community of Medina and a force from Mecca.
Construction: Natural Formation – N/A
Founder: N/A
Key figures: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib
Significance: Site of the Battle of Uhud between early Muslims and the Quraysh of Mecca.
- 625: Battle of Uhud took place
Architectural styles: Natural
Materials: Rock
- Archers' Hill: A small hill where Muslim archers were stationed during the battle.
- Martyrs' Cemetery: Burial place of Hamza and other martyrs of Uhud.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Open site.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible base area.
Official site: http://www.sauditourism.sa
Address: Mount Uhud, Medina, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 24.5034, 39.6117