Medina
A historic city in the Hijaz region of western Arabia, long a center of settlement and scholarship and home to many tribes and families.
- Region
- Hijaz
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
Overview
Medina lies in the Hijaz. Classical geographers describe it as a well-watered settlement of gardens and date palms, and it has been continuously inhabited for a very long time.
Families and tribes
Many Arabian families trace roots to Medina and its surrounding valleys and villages. Specific family associations should be verified against reliable genealogical and local sources before being stated as fact.
Sources
- ياقوت الحموي، معجم البلدان، 626هـ — مادة: المدينة
Last reviewed: 2026-07-09