Friday 29 August 2008

Al-'Ula, Saudi Arabia

Al-Ula

The Al-`Ula oasis (also Al Ola, Arabic العلا al-ʿulā; Biblical Dedan), some 110 km southwest of Tayma (380 km north of Medina) in northwestern Arabia was located at the incense route.

It was the capital of the ancient Lihyanites (Dedanites). It is well known for archaeological remnants, some over 2000 years old. The spectacular scenery is starting to draw in visitors but the tourism infrastructure is still relatively under-developed.


Scenery 1




Remnants of Old City



A closer look



Drive by:-



Another Drive by (wind noise so turn volume down
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