Al Wajh

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Al - Wadschh (Arabic الوجه, DMG al - Waǧh, in the English transliteration Al Wajh ) is a port city in Saudi Arabia, in the province of Tabuk.

The city is situated on the northern west coast of the country on the Red Sea.

History

Lawrence of Arabia conquered in January 1917 Al Wajh. The port town halfway to Akaba, a crucial importance came to - it was a turning point in the campaign against the Ottomans under Cemal Pasha. Lawrence left after his arrival Al Wajh expand the main base for Faisal I..