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Jeddah's Al-Balad: The Gateway to Mecca and Crossroads of Cultures
Al-Balad, located on the eastern bank of the Red Sea in the center of contemporary Jeddah, is a historic district that served as the primary entrance for Muslim pilgrims heading to Mecca for over a …
Diriyah: The Birthplace of the Saudi State
Diriyah, the ancestral house of the Saudi royal family and the birthplace of the first Saudi state, is located on the northern outskirts of Riyadh in the Wadi Hanifah valley. This UNESCO World Heritage …
Al-Ula and Hegra: Arabia's Ancient Nabataean Marvel
Al-Ula is an amazing archaeological environment located in Saudi Arabia's distant northwest deserts, approximately 1,100 kilometers (683 miles) from Riyadh. It has remained virtually unknown to …