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Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia


Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia


Photograph by Jon Eric Lauritzen, My Shot


The Old City in Al-Ula is a beautiful example of an early Islamic settlement. Located 380 kilometers north of Medina in Saudi Arabia, Al-Ula was the capital of the ancient Lihyanites (Dedanites). The city occupies a strategic position along the main trade route carrying incense and spices and connecting civilizations of the Old World. The spectacular scenery is starting to draw in visitors but the tourism infrastructure is still relatively underdeveloped.


(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)


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