Yanbu
- Coordinates
- 24.08826, 38.05819
The Yanbu lighthouse is located in the Medina Province of western Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea coast. Unfortunately, specific information about the lighthouse, including the year it was built and its physical features, is not available. However, it is known that the city of Yanbu, where the lighthouse is situated, has a long history dating back at least 2,500 years and was an important staging point on the spice and incense route from Yemen to Egypt and the Mediterranean region.
As for the current status of the lighthouse, there is no information available. The city of Yanbu, however, is a major port and industrial center, known for its oil refineries and the Yanbu Industrial City. It is home to the province's only two ports, the Yanbu Commercial Port and the King Fahd Industrial Port, and is the second most populated city in the province after Medina.
The history of the area is rich and interesting, with the city of Yanbu being mentioned in historical records as a significant location. The small peninsula of Sharm Yanbu, located to the north of Yanbu, was historically known as Charmuthas and was mentioned by the Greek historian Diodorus Siculus. The city has also played a significant role in the history of Islam, with the Invasion of Dul Ashir taking place in Yanbu. Overall, while specific information about the Yanbu lighthouse is limited, the city of Yanbu has a fascinating history and continues to be an important location in western Saudi Arabia.
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- Description
- Among its recreational areas is China Herbal Park, a coastal park covering approximately 4 km2.
- Location Text
- Yanbu South Light - southern approach channel to the port of , about south southeast of Yanbu