Introducing Najran
The oasis at Najran, surrounded by mountains and close to the Yemeni border, is one of Saudi Arabia’s hidden gems. With towering mud-brick, fortress-like homes known as qasr strung out along the wadi and an exceptional mud-brick fort, Najran is like nowhere else in the Kingdom.
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Throughout its long and sometimes turbulent history, Najran has been a key link between the north and west of Arabia and Yemen. Today, these connections can still be seen and felt in Najran’s people and its culture.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Jeddah
by drftr 07 February 2010
I'm in Yemen right now yoda9999 - great as well and completely different of course. To be honest I like Yemen much better but since I…
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RE: Package Tour to Saudi Arabia
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