Old Town, Al-‘Ula

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The Old Town of Al-‘Ula , also known as Deira is an archaeological site near Al-‘Ula, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia.

It is one of the main attractions of Al-Ula as it consists of many old historical buildings, mosques and markets,there are about 900 houses, built close together and separated only by narrow alleys.Most of the buildings in the old town of Al-Ula date back to the sixth and seventh centuries .The town includes five mosques: three of which are small in size, and two of which are rather large, as they can accommodate Friday prayers.

Access : Coordinates: 26.616667, 37.916667 /

Go next : The Iconic Elephant Rock in Al Ula / Wadi Ashar in Al-‘Ula / Mada’in Saleh  / Jabal Ikmah / Lion Tombs of Dadan.

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