Ibrahim Palace, Al Hofuf (‎UNESCO World Heritage Site 1563)

Qasr Ibrahim (Ibrahim Palace) is a historical castle and fort that is located in the north of Alqoat neighborhood, Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Besides, it is called the dome Palace, AlQoat Palace or Ibrahim Castle. Ibrahim palace is the main architectural heritage from the Ottoman period of Al-Hofuf that was a Turkish military barracks. After that, the palace was taken and seized by King Abdul-Aziz Al Saud in April 13, 1913 (5th of First Jumada 1331 AH).[youtube]1Kq41Edrs3w[/youtube]
The palace was constructed with a mosque that has a dome in 1555 (963 AH). During the next century, the palace was enlarged into a castle, prison and Turkish bath. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape site number 1563-004

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