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Qasr Al Saneh at Madain Saleh is an ancient Nabatean architectural marvel.

Qasr Al Saneh – A Nabatean Architectural Wonder

November 15, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

When visiting Madain Saleh (in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk Province), Qasr Al Saneh would be a good place to start learning about the Nabatean architecture which is richly obvious in the carved tombs you’ll see everywhere around the area. If you’ve been to Petra in Jordan, the architectural wonder you’ll find in

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Qasr Al Bint – Palace of the Daughter or Maiden

November 11, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Qasr Al Bint is a group of tombs dedicated to the women of ancient times. It is translated as the “Palace of the Daughter or Maiden.” It has, too, the largest tomb facade in the entire Madain Saleh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One interesting tomb here is the one occupied and

Madakhil Camp at Madain Saleh is just a few kilometres away outside Al Ula.

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Madakhil Campsite at Madain Saleh is Far from the Madding Crowd

November 8, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Madakhil campsite at Madain Saleh is far from the madding crowd. It’s a good retreat from the world and into the heart of the desert. Two weekends ago, together with some colleagues from work, we went on a camping trip to Madain Saleh. We stayed at the fabulous Madakhil Campsite

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Athleb Mountain – The Skyscrapers of Madain Saleh

November 5, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Just outside the barbed wire fence of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Madain Saleh, in Saudi Arabia, is the towering Athleb Mountain. They’re a breathtakingly gorgeous wonder that withstood the burning temperature of the desert. Related Read: Things to do and see at Madain Saleh Athleb Mountain is just a

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Sunset at the Red Sea

October 4, 2015 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

You all know I’m a sucker for sunrises and sunsets. Moving here in Saudi Arabia, I’ve got to see the setting sun every day, without a fail. And the best thing about that is I can enjoy such a golden spectacle from our balcony. Every afternoon, I’ve got to endure