Hegra town in AL Ula of Saudi Arabia...
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Salam everyone..
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But.. I would like to hear from you all, any idea about Petra Looking monuments and carved buildings in Hegra situated in AL Ula in extreme north of Saudi Arabia ..all Nabatean style of work... Any comments through Quran about these much welcome... If I don't reply pls forgive me... But in sha Allah I will sooner or later..
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The Nabateans, who built the monuments and structures in Hegra, were a pre-Islamic civilization that existed in the Arabian Peninsula before the advent of Islam.
In recent years, the government has been investing heavily in the development and promotion of Al Ula as a major tourist destination. The region has a rich history and is home to many archaeological and cultural sites, including the ancient city of Hegra, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
To attract more tourists, the government has launched several initiatives to develop the infrastructure and facilities in Al Ula. These include the creation of a new airport, the development of new hotels and resorts, and the restoration and preservation of historic sites and landmarks.
The government has also launched several cultural and entertainment events to showcase the region's heritage and attract visitors. For example, the Winter at Tantora festival is an annual event that features concerts, performances, and other cultural activities.
Overall, the government's efforts to promote tourism in Al Ula have helped to put the region on the map as a major tourist destination in Saudi Arabia. This has created new economic opportunities for the region and is helping to preserve and promote its cultural heritage.
Some of the links
https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al-a1tI163c
https//experiencealula.com/en/business-special-events/maraya
The madain saleh historical sites are also here
https//www.saudiarabiatourismguide.com/madain-saleh/
Therefore purely from hadith point of view
It is narrated from Abdullah bin Umar that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions were once passing by the place of the Thamud people. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said, ‘Do not enter upon these people who are being punished, unless you are weeping. If you are not weeping then do not enter upon them, lest there befall you the like of what befell them. .Abdullah b. 'Umar reported that the people encamped along with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) in the valley of Hijr, the habitations of Thamud, and they quenched their thirst from the wells thereof and kneaded the flour with it. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) commanded that the water collected for drinking should be spilt and the flour should be given to the camels and commanded them that the water for drinking should be taken from that well where the she-camel (of Hadrat Salih) used to come.
https//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thamud
However these are only traditions quoted. but Quran says the following
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Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Travel throughout the land and see what was the end of those ˹destroyed˺ before ˹you˺—most of them were polytheists.”
So in a way we are encouraged to seek knowledge and to explore the world around us, and to appreciate the signs of Allah's power and greatness that are evident in there.
