Introducing Al-ula
Al-Ula, the gateway to Madain Saleh, is a small town lying in the heart of some exceptionally beautiful country, with palm groves running down the centre of the wadi (valley or river bed) and forbidding red sandstone cliffs rising up on two sides.
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As well as the extraordinary nearby tombs of the Nabataeans, are the delightful if sadly decrepit mud-brick ruins of Old Al-Ula, one of the last remnants of old towns in Saudi Arabia.
The surrounding area also bears ample evidence (in the form of tombs and rock inscriptions) to habitation dating back more than two millennia.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Al-Ula airport open to visit Madain Saleh?
by Albertm 24 February 2011
Does anyone know if the new airport is open or do you still need to fly to Hail to visit Madain Saleh?
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RE: Jeddah to Al Ula
by theis 16 May 2010
I can certainly understand that! It was really awesome up there. I'd have loved to just take off into the Heraz. On another note. The…
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RE: Jeddah to Al Ula
by chriskean1 14 May 2010
(Just noting my envious state. I would love to be able to return.)
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