Al-Hijr Archaeological Site (Madâin Sâlih)

World Heritage

Saudi Arabia

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The Archaeological Site of Al-Hijr (Madâin Sâlih) is the first site in Saudi Arabia to be inscribed on the World Heritage List. Formerly known as Hegra, Al-Hijr is the best-preserved site of the Nabatean civilization south of Petra in Jordan. The site is rich in historical remains, including: large, well-preserved tombs with elaborately decorated facades dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. The site also has about 50 pre-Nabataean inscriptions and some cave paintings. Al-Hijr is a unique testimony to the Nabatean civilization. With its 111 monumental, elaborately decorated tombs and wells, the site is an outstanding example of the Nabatean architectural achievements and hydraulic expertise.

# World Heritage

# Madâin Sâlih

# Saudi Arabia

# Nabataean civilization

# Tombs

# Inscription