Al-Okhdood
| Al-Okhdood | |
|---|---|
الأخدود | |
The ruins of al-Okhdood | |
| General information | |
| Status | Free access to the public |
| Location | AlUkhdud Archaeological Site |
| Town or city | Najran Province |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Coordinates | 17°28′38″N 44°10′45″E / 17.4773446°N 44.1793054°E |
| Completed | c. 500 BCE |
Al-Okhdood (Arabic: الأخدود) or Al-Okhdood Archaeological Site, is an ancient South Arabian town located in Najran Province in Saudi Arabia, southeast of the present-day city of Najran. Currently in ruins, the town dates back to at least 500 BCE and was formerly a hub for trading and commercial purposes. It is also famous for being the location where the Himyarite king Dhu Nuwas massacred the majority of the population of the city which had converted to Christianity from South Arabian polytheism.