11-11-2008, 08:15 PM
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| تعبير عن قصر شبرا بالطائف (أتمنى الفائده للجميع) بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Shubra Palace in Taif
Taif began to reemerge on the national scene during the first part of this century, when King Abdul Aziz unified the tribes to form the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Abdul Aziz enjoyed the natural setting of Taif and after the unification of the Kingdom in 1932, he was a frequent summer resident. He stayed at the Shubra Palace, later on he resided in an elaborate tent city lower down the mountain. He passed away in this city on November 9/1953. Shubra Palace is today maintained by the Ministry of Defense and Aviation. The large white structure is the most famous historical building in the city. It has a lush garden, fed by a water channel from a nearby spring. The ornate windows and doors are carved with intricate motifs. Today more than 330,000 people make Taif their permanent home and thousands more visit over the summer months. It is a summer resort and the official summer seat of the Saudi government.
This historic palace was built in 1325 AH. It is one of the important historic palaces of at Taif area. It is unique in its architectural patterns and style and is one of the most important architectural heritages of Taif. It has been converted into a Museum for antiquities and Ethnology. The museum in the Shubra Palace, open only Thursday from 9am to 7pm. |
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