Tac Say Church and Father Diep Shrine
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Al-Ukhdud Archaeological Site
موقع الأخدود الأثري · Al-Ukhdood · Al-Akhdood
Major late-antique site of Christian martyrdom traditions and archaeological research.
Sacred Place Overview
About Al-Ukhdud Archaeological Site
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
The ancient walled settlement in the Najran valley contains evidence of pre-Islamic life, Christian communities, places of worship and later early Islamic occupation.
Sacred Place at a Glance
A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.
Place TypeSacred Heritage Site
Religious TraditionChristianity
LocationNajran, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia
HeritageMajor Saudi archaeological heritage site
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionChristianity
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Historical Record
A French-Saudi archaeological mission documents occupation across many centuries; inscriptions and late-antique sources attest persecution of local Christians in the fifth and sixth centuries.
Sacred Tradition
The martyrs of Najran are remembered in Christian traditions; the Quranic People of the Ditch are often associated with Najran, although exact identifications and site-level claims need careful qualification.
Editorial Context
Not a currently operating cathedral or church. Christian martyrdom has textual and inscriptional evidence; claims tying a specific modern trench to a Quranic episode require independent verification.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Major Saudi archaeological heritage site
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Information Status & Sources
Information Status
- Status
- Unverified
- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- French Ministry of Culture archaeological mission