Al-`Ula

The Al-`Ula oasis (also Al Ola, Arabic العلا al-ʿulā; Also Dedan), some 110 km southwest of Tayma (380 km north of Medina) in northwestern Arabia was located at the incense route. It was the capital of the ancient Lihyanites (Dedanites). It is well known for archaeological remnants, some over 2000 years old.

A renovated street for tourism
An old kitchen ....... the whole trip to this part of Saudia was Great

Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) passed through Al-`Ula in 630 on his campaign to Tabuk. Al-Mabiyat some 20 km away near Mughaira became the next commercial center of the region. It thrived from around 650 until it declined at some time before 1230.

An Old Street under renovation

AL Ula fort these Stairs are around 2600 year old

An old Structure to determine the start of seasons.

The experience was amazing, roaming through a medieval town, the people of this place are amazingly friendly, no strict rules like the other cities, no ban on cameras, police is friendly, security was great as well, over all its a best way to get your self out and spend some quality time .