Kaf Village

Al-Jawf

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Kaf Village

Located in a sulfur-rich area, the village of Kaf draws travellers seeking to make use of the healing properties of sulfur springs abundant in its surroundings. Located around here are the limestone Kaf Palace, the Al-Sa’eedi Castle and a historic stone mosque.

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