Shuwaymis is a fascinating place, renowned for its ancient rock art that offers a glimpse into the prehistoric life of the Arabian Peninsula. Recognized in 2015 along with Jubbah as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shuwaymis is[...]
The Nefud Al-Kebir (النفود الكبير), also known as the desert of Al-Nefud (صحراء النفود), is a vast sand dune desert in the northern Arabian Peninsula. Its name translates to “The Great Sand Dune[...]
The city of Hail, capital of the eponymous province, is located in the center of the northern Arabian Peninsula on the eastern side of the massive Jibal Aga and at the fringe of the vast desert of the Rub’ Al-Khali.
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Ha’il Province (Arabic: حائل), located in the center north of Saudi Arabia, is a land where the dream landscapes of Arabia come alive, reminiscent of the tales from the 1001 Nights. From the grandiose white[...]
The Rub’ Al-Khali, whose name literally means “Empty Quarter,” was coined by the Swiss geographer Burckhardt in his 1829 book “Travels in Arabia.” It was later used by the English traveler Charles[...]