Al Bir
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Al Bir
البير | |
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 Map illustrates Thadig region and shows Al bir location | |
  Al Bir | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′18″N 45°57′19″E / 25.28833°N 45.95528°E | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Emirate | Ar Riyad Province |
| Area | Thadig |
| Established | 1015 Hijri 1606 AD |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
| Area code | +9666 |
| Website | www.al-bir.com |
Al Bir (ar:البير) is a village in Saudi Arabia, and a village of Al-Mehmal area (Thadig), which is one of the populous urban areas in Riyadh region.[1][2] A Historical village, which is located in central region of Saudi Arabia 120 km (75 Miles) North of the capital city of Riyadh.[3]
Al Bir was founded in 1015 Hijri (around 1606 AD) when Al- Duwasir tribe (Al- Honaihen) moved to the area.[citation needed]
Al-Honaihen, namely; Mohammad and his brother Abdullah, took over Al Bir town from AlErinat, and they established their presence and their offspring.
