LONDON: Until now few have been privileged to visit the ancient city of Hegra, hewn from the rocks of the Hijaz in northwestern Saudi Arabia over two millennia ago and lost for centuries in the mists of time.
Like its famous twin Petra, some 460 km north in modern-day Jordan, Hegra was created by the Nabataeans, a mysterious people whose Arabian empire of trade flared briefly but brightly more than 2,000 years ago.
But now, as Saudi Arabia increasingly opens its doors to the outside world, the Kingdom is poised to share with that world one of the great forgotten treasures of antiquity.
The Journey Through Time Masterplan marks a major step in protecting and sharing the AlUla cultural and heritage site with the world
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- Five unique districts, connected by a 20km-long public realm called the Wadi of Hospitality, will protect 200,000 years of natural and human history across the 20km-long core historical area of AlUla, a unique cultural landscape located in north-west Arabia, encompassing a wadi (seasonal river valley) and culminating in the Nabataean city of Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The first masterplan in a series for AlUla is conceived as a Living Museum and includes 15 new cultural assets, a 9km rejuvenated Cultural Oasis, 10 million square meters of green and open spaces, and a 46km low-carbon tramway, while contributing to AlUla s hospitality offer with 5,000 additional hotel keys.
Saudi Arabia s Crown Prince launches new masterplan to turn Al Ula into living museum
The Journey Through Time project five districts in the historic region via a low-carbon tram line from Al Ula International Airport
Madain Saleh is one of the must-visit sites in Al Ula. Reem Mohammed / The National
The ruins of the ancient Dadanian kingdom’s metropolis. Reem Mohammed / The National
A date harvest in Al Ula. Reem Mohammed / The National
Al Ula s dates farms bring greenery to the mountainous region. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tombs at Madain Saleh. Reem Mohammed / The National
Al Farid at Madain Saleh. Reem Mohammed / The National
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“The Journey Through Time” represents a key milestone in the transformation of AlUla into a global destination for heritage. (SPA) Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Chairman of the Royal Commission for AlUla, launched on Wednesday a visionary masterplan that sets to responsibly and sustainably develop the core historical area of AlUla, a unique cultural landscape located in northwestern Arabia.
“The Journey Through Time” represents a key milestone in the transformation of AlUla into a global destination for heritage, culture and nature, and contributes to the advancement of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Under the leadership of the Crown Prince and the guidance of Prince Badr, the Saudi Minister of Culture, and the Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), the plan will be implemented in three phases until 2035, with the first phase set to be com
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