Al Bir
البير | |
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Map illustrates Thadig region and shows Al bir location | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′18″N 45°57′19″E / 25.28833°N 45.95528°E | |
| Country | |
| Emirate | Ar Riyad Province |
| Area | Thadig |
| Established | 1015 Hijri 1606 AD |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
| Area code | +9666 |
| Website | www.al-bir.com |
Al Bir (ar:البير) is a village in Saudi Arabia, and a village of Al-Mehmal area (Thadig), which is one of the populous urban areas in Riyadh region. A Historical village, which is located in central region of Saudi Arabia 120 km (75 Miles) North of the capital city of Riyadh.
Al Bir was founded in 1015 Hijri (around 1606 AD) when Al- Duwasir tribe (Al- Honaihen) moved to the area.[citation needed]
Al-Honaihen, namely; Mohammad and his brother Abdullah, took over Al Bir town from AlErinat, and they established their presence and their offspring.
Al bir is surrounded by mountains. Its geographical location gathers rain water from the regions around it.[citation needed]