najrān city is famous for its archeological significance. old najrān was surrounded by a circular wall, 220 by 230 meters, built of square stone with defensive balconies. it contained several unique buildings. there is also a cemetery south of the external wall. excavations of this site have uncovered glass, metals, pottery, and bronze artifacts. square and rectangular buildings have also been found. at al-ukhdūd which is south of najrān city, carvings from those days and human bones can be seen. a museum displays, among other items, a bronze lion head. najrān's landmarks include the "rass" stone, a 2-meter-high granite stone.