This fascinating tabletop book explores some of the most unique destinations in the northwestern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi photographer Mohammed Babelli presents us with historical information and vivid photographic images of three main sites: the ancient city of Mada'in Saleh, the oasis of AlUla, and the Hijaz Railway.
Mada'in Saleh represents one of the earliest examples of pre-Islamic society in Saudi Arabia, and features about eighty monumental tombs dating back to between 1 BC and 75 AD. AlUla was a strategic location along the ancient trade route that connected the south of the Arabian peninsula with both Egypt and Syria. The Hijaz railway was built in the early 20th Century to carry pilgrims to Mecca and Madinah from areas north of the Kingdom.
By: Mohammed Babelli
Size 28 x 28 cm
268 pages
Second edition 2010
9786039010142
