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Al-Hijer/ Mada’in Saleh
Al Hijr site (Mada’in Saleh), was the first ever archaeological site in Saudi Arabia to join the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Mada’in Saleh or as it’s known in the Arabian land Al-Hijr, is the second largest city of Al-Anbat empire after Al-Petra in Jorden. Al-Hijr is the area where Thamud people of prophet Saleh peace be upon him used to live in. It’s located in wadi Al-qura between Madinah and Tabuk, 22 Km from the city of Al-ula in Al- Madinah region. Al-Hijr was inhabited by Thamod people in the third millennium BC, followed by Lehanyans in the ninth century BC, and then their state was overthrown by the Nabateans.…
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Winter at Tantora
Winter at Tantora is an annual festival held in the winter season and it called Tantora season. It is located near Mada’in Saleh in Al-Ula city. Tantora is sample a solar watch that used by the natives to know the beginning of the 4 seasons of the year and the beginning of the farming season. Tantora takes pyramid shape . The festival was established last year, and it aims to show the landmark of the Alula to the world and to make it one of the international tourist destinations. There are a variety of outdoor activities during this season along with many live concerts by international and local artists and…
