AlUla, Medina, Hejaz, Saudi Arabia
Archaeological Site · Nabataean · 1st Century AD
Hegra, also known as Mada'in Saleh, is an archaeological site located in the area of AlUla within Al Madinah Region in the Hejaz, Saudi Arabia. A majority of the remains date from the Nabataean kingdom (1st century AD). The site constitutes the kingdom's southernmost and largest settlement after Petra, its capital.
Construction: 1st Century AD – 1st Century AD
Founder: Nabataean Kingdom
Significance: The first UNESCO World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia, known for its well-preserved monumental tombs.
- 1st Century AD: Major construction of tombs
- 106 AD: Annexed by the Roman Empire
- 2008: UNESCO World Heritage inscription
Architectural styles: Nabataean, Hellenistic
Materials: Sandstone
- Qasr al-Farid: The Lonely Castle, a massive unfinished tomb carved into a single rock.
- Qasr al-Bint: The Palace of the Daughter, the largest tomb facade.
- Diwan: A rock-cut triclinium (dining room) for religious banquets.
Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 08:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Guided tours only.
- Adult: €25.00
Accessibility: Partial. Desert terrain.
Official site: http://experiencealula.com
Address: Hegra, AlUla 43541, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 26.805, 37.9542