European exploration of Arabia
The Arabian Peninsula, much of which now comprises the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has always held a mysterious attraction for European explorers. Until modern times it was uncharted, inaccessible, dangerous and forbidden. Some areas remain dangerous and forbidden to the present day. Mecca and Medina are holy cities in Islam and are forbidden to non-Muslims. The first exploration of Arabia took place in the 16th Century when the Portuguese circumnavigated Arabia.
Wikipage redirect
seeAlso
primaryTopic
European exploration of Arabia
The Arabian Peninsula, much of which now comprises the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has always held a mysterious attraction for European explorers. Until modern times it was uncharted, inaccessible, dangerous and forbidden. Some areas remain dangerous and forbidden to the present day. Mecca and Medina are holy cities in Islam and are forbidden to non-Muslims. The first exploration of Arabia took place in the 16th Century when the Portuguese circumnavigated Arabia.
has abstract
The Arabian Peninsula, much of ...... uguese circumnavigated Arabia.
@en
شبه الجزيرة العربية، والتي يقع ...... يون إلى سواحل الجزيرة العربية.
@ar
Link from a Wikipage to an external page
Wikipage page ID
Wikipage revision ID
699,290,418
comment
The Arabian Peninsula, much of ...... uguese circumnavigated Arabia.
@en
شبه الجزيرة العربية، والتي يقع ...... يون إلى سواحل الجزيرة العربية.
@ar
label
European exploration of Arabia
@en
الاستكشافات الأوروبية لشبه الجزيرة العربية
@ar