Old Town, Al-'Ula

The Old Town is an archaeological site near Al-'Ula, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the three remaining Islamic cities in the world. It is known as deira (the town). Inside the town, there are ancient heritage buildings, mosques and markets, dating back to about seven centuries. This town is 22 km away from Mada'in Saleh. The heritage town looks like a single building since the close proximity of its 870 residential units. These units are separated by narrow and winding alleys. The town is divided into two districts, Al-Shugaig district in the northern part and Al-Haf in the southern part.

Remaining monuments (archeological sites)

  • Mousa Bin Nusayr castle.
  • Tantora which was a guide for farmers to know the growing seasons and the timing of water distribution.
  • The sundial clock in the south of the town.

See also

  • Sarat Mountains
  • Winter at Tantora Festival
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Oud عود
11 July 2017
Here you are amazed by the splendor of design and organization, a great history for those who inhabited this city, may God have mercy on them, and bless the generations after them
Roaming Camel
7 January 2022
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Majed Abduljabbar
26 November 2014
I can not believe we have such place, but we do't have good media & tourism to to increase the flow of people. Must visit
Waleed Bin Mohammed
17 March 2021
What a wonderful place for experience mixed with knowledge ♣️
Abu Aya KD
6 January 2017
History and great look back in time
Zaki Al-Omary
4 November 2021
Nice place
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6664 موسى بن النصير، Al Ula 43562 5045, Saudi Arabia Get directions
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