History of Saudi Arabia

History Of Saudi Arabia

The modern state of Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 with the union of the kingdoms of the Hejaz and Nejd. Although the territory within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's boundaries is largely arid desert or rocky infertile terrain – home for much of its history to tribal nomadic societies with only rudimentary state structures – it has twice in world history had a global impact. The first was in the 7th century when it became the cradle of Islam. The second was from the mid-20th century when the discovery of vast oil deposits propelled it into a key economic and geo-political role. At other times, the region existed in relative obscurity and isolation, although from the 7th century the cities of Mecca and Medina had the highest spiritual significance for the Islamic world, Mecca being the destination for the Hajj annual pilgrimage.

Read more about History Of Saudi Arabia:  Early History, The Rise of Islam, The Middle Ages, The Ottoman Era, Abdul Aziz and The Foundation of Saudi Arabia, The Reigns of Saud & Faisal: 1953-1975, Khalid's Reign: 1975-1982, Fahd's Reign: 1982-2005, Abdullah's Reign: 2005 To The Present

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