More than two millennia ago, AlUla’s verdant oasis nurtured the growth of sophisticated and innovative cultures. Distant view of tombs at Dadan. Photograph by Matthieu Paley 9 min read The ...

The AlUla valley, where Dadan stood, had water in abundance—both ground water and surface flows of seasonal rains off the surrounding mountains, collected and stored for use during dry months.

the latter once serving as the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms more than 2,000 years ago, are two more notable sites in the region. There is also a growing art scene. "By 2030, AlUla will ...

Reflecting on ways to trace these techniques, she decided to tap into the memory of AlUla's elders, who still recalled their involvement in building and repairing the homes they had inhabited during ...

Other spots well worth an explore include the Old Town of AlUla, Al Jadidah Arts District, Dadan, Jabal Ikmah and Ashar Valley. Outdoor activities are plentiful here such as a helicopter rides ...

For a country of such diverse geography – including cityscapes, forests, grasslands, mountain ranges, and deserts – it was AlUla, an extraordinary desert paradise, that called to Ifore and ...