AlUla’s Jabal Ikmah added to Unesco’s Memory of the World Register…

Source: AlUla’s Jabal Ikmah added to Unesco’s Memory of the World Register

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Also known as al-Hijr or Mada’in Saleh, Hegra is the crown jewel of Saudi Arabia’s archaeological attractions and was the first place in the country inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Source: This place was inhabited for centuries — but has only recently had tourists | CNN

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Discover ancient rock formations, travel by vintage 4×4 and learn the tales behind sacred tombs.

Source: The ultimate travel guide to explore Hegra

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The necropolis of Hegra, in the desert town of AlUla, is Saudi’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site…

Source: Left Untouched For 2000 Years, This Old City Is Now Saudi’s Tourist Hub

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Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site tells a fascinating story packed with history and heritage… AlUla’s significance as a crossroads of ancient civilisations dates back thousands of years. While it’s largely been off-limits to visitors, that changed in 2020 when it opened to the public for the first time, transforming this historic town in Saudi Arabia into an incredible open-air musuem.

Source: 10 incredible facts about Hegra, AlUla’s architectural marvel

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Let’s take a night tour of Hegra, Saudi’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can enjoy a stunning stargazing experience here, learning about the concepts of astrology and cosmology as practiced in the Nabataean Civilisation.

Source: Night tour of Hegra, Saudi’s 1st UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Full travel guide to AlUla, Saudi Arabia, including things to do, best cultural sites, when to go, how to get there, where to eat and where to stay

Source: Full travel guide to AlUla, Saudi Arabia

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