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Al-Ula

by Sammy Six, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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by Sammy Six, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Al-Ula

Traditional Town in Al-Ula is an anicient city built in the 13th century AD. But the history of the area is much more older, Al-Ula was historically located on the Incense route and was the capital of the ancient Lihyanites (Dedanites). It is well known for archaeological remnants, some over 2000 years old.