Saudi arabia ancient architecture

Untrammeled beaches, ancient sites and unfiltered local culture are all on offer in Saudi Arabia. Just don’t expect an easy trip.

Archaeologists have found a monumental 4,000-year-old walled oasis in Saudi Arabia, that offers new insights into pre-Islamic life.. Ancient Mega-Oasis City Discovered in Saudi Desert. Ancient Architecture, Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Fortresses, Ancient Societies, Archaeological Discoveries, archaeology, Bronze Age, Cultural Heritage, Desert Archaeology, Fortified Settlements, Historic Structures, Historical Research, Human Settlements, Indigenous Populations, Khaybar Oasis, Middle East…

Rijal Alma village. The whole village has been turned into a tourist attraction. Most of the people have left the old houses, mud or stones ones, mainly because they had an easier access to water in this area. The village of Rijal Almaa is located in the Tihama part of the Aseer (or Asir) Province. It is 45km west of the tourist city of Abha. The village is only 500 m from the main road that connects the city of Mahayel Aseer and Darb Bani Shubah. It is located near other tourist sights in…

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Mada’in Saleh, in the north of present-day Saudi Arabia, was settled by the Nabateans from the second century B.C. They left behind awe inspiring tombs.

Top Ten Amazing places to visit in Saudi-Arabia by Blue Abaya-Explore Arabia:1. Hegra, AlUla If you visit only one place in Saudi-Arabia, let it be AlUla and its heritage gem Hegra (also known as Madain Saleh). The other-worldly scenery, breath taking nature, and rich history make it a destination…

“Mada’in Salih, Saudi Arabia. It was the second biggest city of the #Nabatean kingdom, after #Petra. Remains include 131 rock-cut monumental tombs, with their elaborately ornamented façades. #AncientSiteSunday”

Madain Saleh in Saudi Arabia, a sister city to Jordan’s Petra. UNESCO world heritage site, located in the Al-Ula sector, within the Al Madinah Region of Saudi Arabia. The Archaeological Site of Al-Hijr (Madain Salih) was formerly known as Hegra, it is the largest conserved site of the civilization of the Nabataeans south of Petra in Jordan. It features well-preserved monumental tombs with decorated facades dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. With its 111 monumental tombs…

In The Middle Of A Barren Desert, A Lonely Castle Has Kept Watch For Centuries In the Middle of the Vast, Golden Desert of Northern Saudi Arabia, A Castle rises out of the Sand, emerging from a Massive Stone. Its Facade is all clean lines and right angles, in contrast to the Natural Surface of the Stone and the Structure is instantly striking. Seeing it, you can't help but Wonder - Who Built It ? Why ? How long has it been here, looking out over the Empty Desert? The Structure is known as…

Qasr Marid in Dumat Al Jandal (or Dawmat Al Jandal), located near the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque and 37 km away from Sakakah, capital of Al Jawf province. © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com