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Hidden Places of Arabia
Forgotten civilizations, hidden valleys, ancient villages and untouched islands across the Arab world.
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Explore the Unknown
Beyond the famous landmarks lies another Arabia — filled with forgotten civilizations, hidden valleys, ancient villages, untouched islands and breathtaking landscapes waiting to be explored.
These are the places that rarely appear on a first itinerary, and that reward the travellers who look for them.
Featured Hidden Places
Seven places worth the detour
Mada'in SalehMonumental Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone at Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO site.
Wadi Bani KhalidClear turquoise pools, palm groves and narrow gorges cut through the Omani mountains.
Socotra IslandA Yemeni archipelago whose dragon blood trees grow nowhere else on earth.
Siwa OasisDeep in Egypt's Western Desert — palm groves, salt lakes, springs and the old town of Shali.
Timgad RuinsA Roman city on the Algerian plateau, preserving its arch, forum and colonnaded streets.
Al Disah ValleyTowering sandstone pinnacles above a green valley of streams and palms in Saudi Arabia.
Shawbak CastleA Crusader-era fortress on a hilltop in southern Jordan, guarding the route toward Petra.
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