Knowra Taif Taif Taif is a city in western Saudi Arabia, in the Hejaz mountains. Its cooler highland climate and rose cultivation distinguish it from much of the surrounding region.
Taif rose : A fragrant rose cultivated around Taif and used in perfumes, rosewater, and other products. The region’s signature crop is harvested and distilled in farms around the city.
Hejaz : A region along the western Arabian Peninsula, including Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah. Taif lies within the Hejaz, though its mountain environment differs from the coastal plain.
Taif Conference : A 1989 meeting in Taif that produced the agreement ending the Lebanese Civil War. The city’s name became associated internationally with a major regional peace settlement.
Shubra Palace : A historic palace in Taif, built in the early twentieth century and later used as a museum. Its architecture and royal associations offer a concrete example of the city’s heritage.
Rose water : A scented liquid made by distilling rose petals with water. Taif’s rose harvest supplies petals for local rosewater production.
Mecca : A city in western Saudi Arabia and the holiest city in Islam. Taif is a nearby highland city linked to Mecca by road and regional history.
Taif Agreement : The 1989 agreement that reorganized Lebanon’s political system and helped end its civil war. The agreement was negotiated in Taif, giving the Saudi city a role in Lebanese history.
Al Rudaf Park : A large public park in Taif featuring landscaped grounds and rock formations. The park shows how Taif’s highland scenery is incorporated into urban recreation.
Essential oil : A concentrated volatile oil extracted from aromatic plants. Rose oil distilled from Taif roses belongs to this wider class of plant products.
Al Hada : A mountain area near Taif, known for steep roads, viewpoints, and cooler weather. Its escarpment forms a prominent approach between Taif and the lowlands.
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