AlUla, Medina, Hejaz, Saudi Arabia
Historic Town · Islamic Era · 12th Century
AlUla Old Town is an ancient city made up of nearly 900 mud-brick houses, 400 shops and 5 town squares. It was inhabited from the 12th century until the 1980s. It offers a glimpse into the lives of pilgrims and travelers who passed through this valley for centuries.
Construction: 12th Century – Inhabited until 1980s
Founder: Local Tribes
Significance: A key stop on the pilgrimage route from Damascus to Mecca.
- 12th Century: Established
- 1980s: Last residents left
- 2021: Reopened for tourism
Architectural styles: Traditional Mud-Brick
Materials: Mud Brick, Stone, Palm Wood
- Tantora Plaza: The central square with a sundial used for irrigation timing.
- Musa bin Nusayr Castle: A citadel overlooking the town.
- Dense Layout: Over 900 houses built closely together for defense.
Opening hours: 16:00 - 23:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 23:00 (winter) – Pedestrian only.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Flat paths, accessible.
Official site: http://experiencealula.com
Address: AlUla Old Town, AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 26.6167, 37.9167