Mada’in Saleh - Saudi Arabia

The historic Nabatean ruins of Mada’in Saleh were carved into sandstone thousands of years ago. Each of these historical structures were used as tombs for the wealthy during the Nabatean era which stretched from Petra in Jordan then southward throughout most of the Hejaz region of present day Saudi Arabia. Rare for non-Saudis to gain access to visit these tombs, these astonishing carvings are the most preserved and ornate carvings of the Nabatean and are now the first UNESCO Heritage site in Saudi Arabia.

Published in National Geographic magazine