The Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ) is the first World Heritage property to be inscribed in Saudi Arabia. Formerly known as Hegra it is the largest conserved site of the ...

Here's a rundown of the most amazing and Insta-worthy UNESCO World Heritage sites you'll find throughout Saudi Arabia. UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Saudi Arabia You Should See in 2023: Travel Weekly ...

But having opened for non-resident foreigners only in 2020, Saudi Arabia's first Unesco World Heritage-listed site still sees just a fraction of Petra's crowds.

The mysterious Petra of Saudi Arabia Hegra is an ancient archaeological site in the northwest of the Arabian Peninsula. It is mostly famous for its spectacular Nabataean ruins, monumental tombs ...

The World Heritage Committee inscribed three new cultural sites on the World Heritage List this afternoon: Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale in Italy; Baptism Site ...

It’s no wonder that Petra remains Jordan’s top tourist attraction and one of the most revered of the World Heritage sites. How to Get There Petra is a three-hour drive from Amman and two hours ...

The 2,000-year-old desert city created an adventurous backdrop for Indiana Jones, but today, drought, floods, and sandstorms imperil it. Ancient technology could be the key to surviving.

Using satellite imagery, drones and ground surveys, archaeologists have uncovered a site hidden amid the ancient Jordanian city of Petra. Full Episode Thursday, Jul 3 ...

A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site. By Ali Watkins By the time Dr. Richard Bates ...