Hegra Archaeological Site

That place changed my perception about Saudi and about Arabic people. It was one of my nicest experiences abroad.

We arrived with 30 min before the last guided tour, and we cannot pay directly at the entrance so we downloaded an app and tried to pay into the app with Visa, Mastercard and other options but it didn't work.
We were pretty sad because that was the first and probably last chance to see Hegra, as our next accommodation was at ~700km.

The stuff was incredibly nice. They gave us water, juices, and shadow.
The best part: they provide us a Jeep and a tour even though we didn't manage to pay inside the app. At the end of the tour, we wanted to pay them directly in EUR, but they did not accept any money even if we insisted on quite a bit. That's tell a lot about Arabic culture and I will always remember about this kind gesture. If they see this review, I want to thank them again and tell them they made our trip much much nicer.

This place is called "THE LITTLE SISTER OF PETRA" and it is totally worth that nickname. It was very interesting to find out about the history of this place, and I particularly loved the last point of the tour where we had a moment of peace and silence. I felt totally connected with that old place filled with history.

Place: 5/5
Staff: 10/5
Price: ~37EUR / person (includes guide and Jeep)

If you are fascinated by ancient cultures don’t miss the first UNESCO world heritage site in Saudi Arabia - Hegra. The Nabatean people’s tradition of carving into the red rock outcrops of the area, which are also found in the main city of Petra, are on display at Hegra with over 100 tombs that can be visited. You will need to drive to visit these sites so it is best to book your tours as far in advance as possible. There are limited hotels and flights in the areas as well. There are some camping options but the em weather is quite harsh to be outside all day.

The site of al-Hijr was settled by the tribe of Thamud who (took) for (themselves) palaces from its plains and (carved) from the mountains, homes. According to the Quran, the Thamudis were punished by God for their idolatry, struck by an earthquake and lightning blasts. Thus, the site has earned a reputation as a cursed place. This place is summary of history and civilizations.

I love this place. This place is full of historical sites. People there were very friendly. Our guides were very friendly and helpful.

Really a historical place and must visit spot if you are at tabuk region. amazing place and people are very friendly

Amazing experience. Noon time but you will not feel the heat because of the cold weather. Accommodating and friendly staff too.

A perfect tour where you will be brought back in time. Their way of burying their loved ones is really solemn and full of effort. Every single detail has its own meaning.

Ive been here for the second time and this historical place still amazed me. Staff are really nice and welcoming. #experiencealula

Historic place involving around the ancient tribe of Thamud and the islamic prophet Saleh.

Cool place, from the same people who brought you Petra

Recommended to visit

4 أماكن تاريخية تتنقل بينها بواسطة الباصات أو سيارات الجيب المكشوفة ، في العطلات من الضرورة الحجز مبكراً

موقع الحجر الأثري ، موقع يحكي تاريخ الأنباط الحضارة الرومانية التي كانت في القرن الأول الميلادي وامتدت إلى البتراء . الشواهد في المنطقة كثيرة جداً من مدن ومقابر ومواقع للطقوس الدينية وغيرها . يعتبر متحف مقتوح في العراء الطلق .. Al-Hajar archaeological site, a site that tells the history of the Nabataeans, the Roman civilization that was in the first century AD and extended to Petra. Tombstones in the region are very numerous, including cities, cemeteries, religious ritual sites, and others. It is considered an open air museum

موقع تاريخي من ألفين سنة من الحضارة النبطية

حقا تفاجئت انه في مملكتنا اماكن جميله كمنطقه العلا بأثارها وجبالها شعرت نفسي كاني في منطقه اجنبيه الله عليك يابلدي حفظك الله

من الأماكن الأساسية للزيارة في العلا و توجد بالمنطقة نشاطات في أيام الويكند

رائع جدا والاروع بنات وشباب الوطن

يجب تجربه الذهاب إلى العلا رحله إلى المريخ

Excursion de journée.Un jour inoubliable tant par la gentillesse des locaux que par la beauté des paysage désertique et historique.
J ai même préféré a petra en Jordanie.
Les locaux nous laisse profiter prendre des photos sans nous sollicite régulièrement pour acheté.
Les Nabatéens été de fabuleux bâtisseur.

Inoubliable

للاسف مقفل لتطوير ويلزم حجز مسبق من ‏من الهيئة الملكية في ينبع😇😇😇الصوره من العلاء القديمه