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AlUla: An ancient attraction in the Arabian Peninsula

Photograph: ALULA

AlUla, The World’s Masterpiece, is one of the most significant regions in the Arabian Peninsula and home to the ancient city of Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Hegra was built by the Nabataeans over two thousand years ago where philosophies and political discourse from the time are carved into the rock.

A land rich in historical, geological and geographical significance, this ancient city, once at the crossroads of The Silk Road and The Incense Route, has only recently been re-discovered by the world.

Not only is AlUla a living museum but also it plays host to events at the modern-day Maraya: the largest mirrored building in the world and more such as large-scale outdoor art exhibitions.

Visit experiencealula.com  to learn more about Hegra and the many other attractions in AlUla

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