The Historic Jeddah Program, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, reviews many archaeological discoveries in Beit Nassif that were found in the area during an archaeological excavation campaign, most notably wooden pieces from the two masts of the mihrab of the Uthman bin Affan Mosque, dating back to the first century.
The Historic Jeddah Program has announced the discovery of approximately 25,000 pieces of archaeological remains, the oldest of which date back to the 1st and 2nd centuries Hijri (7th and 8th centuries CE), at 4 historical sites. These include the Mosque of Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him), the Al-Shouna archaeological site, parts of the Eastern trench, and the Northern wall. This is part of the archaeological project overseen by the Historic Jeddah Program.
Beit Nassif is one of the most important historical houses in the region. It is located in Al-Alawi Market in the Yemen Quarter. It gained exceptional historical importance after King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud made it his residence in the first years of his rule in Jeddah.
Beit Nassif opens its doors to visitors throughout the week, daily, in two shifts: the morning shift from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and the evening shift from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This comes within the framework of the Historic Jeddah Program’s keenness to enhance the visitor experience, introduce the region’s archaeological treasures, highlight and care for sites with historical significance, enhance Historic Jeddah’s status as a cultural center, and achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in caring for archaeological sites.
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