Madain
Saleh is a pre-Islamic archaeological site located in the Al-Ula
sector, within the Al Madinah Region of Saudi Arabia, approximately
400km north-west of Madinah. Formerly known as Hegra it is the largest
conserved site of the civilization of the Nabataeans south of Petra in
Jordan.
The site features 131 massive rock cut tombs with decorated facades, many with inscribed Nabatean epigraphs, spread out over 13.4 km and dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. Madain Saleh is an outstanding example of the Nabataeans’ architectural accomplishment and hydraulic expertise.
The site features 131 massive rock cut tombs with decorated facades, many with inscribed Nabatean epigraphs, spread out over 13.4 km and dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. Madain Saleh is an outstanding example of the Nabataeans’ architectural accomplishment and hydraulic expertise.
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