Nature and Antiquities in Al Ula Province ( Available )
153 AED
Nature and Antiquities in Al Ula Province ( Available )
153 AED
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Nature and Antiquities in Al Ula Province
" is a comprehensive book by Dr. Bader bin Adel al-Faqeer, an associate professor of geography at King Saud University and a noted researcher of Saudi Arabian archaeology. Published originally in 2009–2010, the work serves as both a scholarly record and a visual guide to the AlUla region.
Key Features of the Book
- Format: A 432-page hardcover volume, often accompanied by a CD.
- Focus: It documents AlUla as a "touristic jewel," blending nature photography with historical analysis of the region's ancient civilizations.
- Major Topics:
- The Hejaz Railway: Dr. Al-Faqeer highlights the railway as one of the province's most vital monuments, examining its relationship with the surrounding landscape and its potential for heritage tourism.
- Archaeological Sites: The book covers major landmarks such as Hegra (Mada'in Salih), the ancient kingdom of Dadan, and the AlUla Old Town.
- Natural Landscapes: It emphasizes the unique sandstone outcrops, hidden date palm oases, and "Mars-like" sand-rock formations that define the province's geography.
Author: Bader bin Adel al Faqeer
Publisher: publishing house
Number of pages: 432
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