Timeline of Saudi Arabia

Chronology

59 events spanning the history of Saudi Arabia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 570

   Birth of Prophet Muhammd

   Birth of Prophet Muhammd, the later Prophet of Islam.

2. 622

   Islamic Era began

   Islamic Era began. Mahomet began his flight from Mecca to Medina.

3. 624

   The Battle of Badr

   Muslims engaged non-believers for the 1st time at the Battle of Badr.

4. 630

   Mecca is conqured by Prophet Muhammads men

   Mecca is conquered by Prophet Muhammads men, and strong expansion is started towards first the Arab peninsular, later beyond in northern direction.

5. 632

   Mohammed died

   Mohammed, the founder of Islam and unifier of Arabia, died.

6. 702

   Ethiopian (Axumite) raiders occupy the port of Jeddah in modern-day Saudi Arabia

   Ethiopian (Axumite) raiders occupy the port of Jeddah in modern-day Saudi Arabia.

7. 1400

   The Saud dynasty

   The Saud dynasty was founded near Riyadh.

8. 1517

   Turks and Arabia came under Turkish rule

   Turks conquered Cairo. Cairo and Mecca were captured by the Turks and Arabia came under Turkish rule.

9. 1703

   Time of Muhammad Ibnu Bdi l-Wahhab

   Time of Muhammad Ibnu Bdi l-Wahhab, a relgious leader establishing a sect that was supported by the Saudis. This movement soon established a national state in Najd, the center of Arabia.

10. 1760 – 1890

    The Saud family moved to exile

    The Saud family moved to exile in Kuwait when the Ottoman Empire conquered much of Arabia.