Khaybar

Also known as Khebar, Khayber

Khaybar (, ) was an oasis in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia, situated some north of the city of Medina. Prior to the arrival of Islam in the 7th century, the area had been inhabited by Arabian Jewish tribes until it was conquered by the Muslims under Prophet Muhammad during the Battle of Khaybar in 628 CE.

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Settlement.name: Khaybar
Settlement.native_name_lang: ar
Settlement.image_skyline: Khaybar - deserted houses.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Ancient ruins of Khaybar
Settlement.pushpin_map: Saudi Arabia
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Al Madinah Region
Settlement.established_title: established
Settlement.established_date: 7thcentury
Settlement.timezone: AST
Settlement.utc_offset: +3

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Wikidata facts

Official name: خيبر
Population: 2728
Image: Khaybar - deserted houses.jpg

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Commons category: Khaybar
native label: خيبر

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Contents

History
Bronze Age
Pre-Islamic
7th century
Military campaigns of Muhammad
Expedition of Fadak
Battle of Khaybar
Aftermath
Expulsion of Jews
Benjamin of Tudela
Khaybar in culture and politics
Folklore
Contemporary anti-Israel use
Economy
Climate
See also
Notes
References
External links

== History == thumb|278x278px|Pre-Islamic Bronze Age Khayber Map Black markings are outer fortifications, pink markings are inner fortifications, brown represents elevations (i.e. valleys, plateaus, mountains)