Qasr Al Farid

Al Farid means 'the unique'. This tomb is called by the name because it was cut into a single huge rock. It is unique in its architectural element too. Though part of this tomb is unfinished, the brilliant carving with accurate proportion of this structure is a wonderful sight in the desert. Qasr Al Farid stays aloof in the soft sand from other tombs in the area.

Nabataean Writings

Most of the Nabataean writings were in Aramaic which was the lingua franca of the Middle East after 1000 B.C.

The Nabataean script was said to be developed from Aramaic during the 2nd century BC. Stone inscriptions in the Nabataean script have been found in the various Nabataean cities including Mada'in Salih. Nabataean script later evolved into the Arabic alphabet. It is written from right to left in horizontal lines.

Mada'in Salih is a land that people of every walks of life can enjoy. The immense beauty that lies in its shapes and structures can leave profound memories in a tourist.

In the year 2007, Mada'in Salih has been selected to the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites and later during the first week of July 2008 UNESCO approved Saudi Arabia's first site of universal cultural value.

Madain Salih, World Heritage site