Najran

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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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    Travel companions needed for Saudi Arabia

    by drftr 25 October 2009

    Hi, This January, February or March I would like to visit Saudi Arabia. Although there are a few organized group trips I could join I…
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    RE: Package Tour to Saudi Arabia

    by EP_Andy_where 01 February 2008

    The British tour sounds great. They take you to a number of places that most expats never visit because they're so far off the beaten…

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