openSaudi Arabia العربية
Representative photo of heritage sites in Saudi Arabia, not Theleema pool
Representative photoHeritage Commission · CC BY SA 4.0

Heritage Sites · Northern Borders

Theleema pool

بركة الثليماء

The picture above is a representative photograph, not this place — no free-licensed photograph of it exists yet. Have one to share?

Before you go

7 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 440 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Rock-cut tombs, inscriptions and old-town streets are fragile and, outside the managed sites, unfenced. Stay on the paths, touch nothing, and take nothing — removing anything from an archaeological site is an offence.
  • The managed heritage sites admit visitors by timed ticket and close to walk-ups. Book before you drive.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 8 h 19 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 735 km
  • 3 h 38 mfrom Arar · 300 km
  • 5 h 33 mfrom Sakaka · 460 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–March
  1. J
  2. F
  3. M
  4. A
  5. M
  6. J
  7. J
  8. A
  9. S
  10. O
  11. N
  12. D
ComfortableToo hot

Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources Theleema pool

Theleema pool is a heritage site in Northern Borders, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Buraykat Hamad, Naziyat Umm Rimah and At Tall al Ahmar.

At a glance

  • Heritage Sites · Northern Borders
  • Season: November–March (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Theleema pool?

Typically November–March for heritage sites. Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.

How long do I need at Theleema pool?

1–2 hours (guidance for this category).

How high is Theleema pool?

About 440 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Theleema pool?

In Northern Borders (SA-08), Saudi Arabia, at 29.6249, 43.6128 — near Buraykat Hamad, Naziyat Umm Rimah and At Tall al Ahmar.

Who can take you there

All operators →

Licensed local operators who run trips of this kind in this region. Contact them directly — we take no commission on an enquiry.

This slot is open

Are you a licensed operator who runs trips here? The first slot on this page is available to Verified operators for a flat monthly fee. No commission, and the enquiry goes straight to your WhatsApp.

Claim your listing →

Operators are listed from open data and Ministry of Tourism's public directory. Ranking places paying operators first; everything else is by relevance and distance, and the badges say exactly what has been verified.

Nearby places

More in Northern Borders →

Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.