Discovering Remarkable Tombs in Dadan and Jabal Ikmah
Highlights
al Ula
cultural, historical
Group Tour
150 Minutes
Easy
Arabic, English
Description
Explore the ancient Dadan Kingdom, discovering the ruins and remnants of the powerful Lihyanite and Dadanite civilisations. Wander through Jabal Ikmah, an open-air library nestled in a desert canyon, featuring an impressive collection of inscriptions, rock art, and petroglyphs. Delve into the past as you explore these remarkable ancient sites, dating back to the 9th century BCE, and marvel at the intricate artwork that tells the story of AlUla’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Itinerary
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Explore the historic kingdom in AlUla
- Let us take you on a journey through time to discover the ancient and powerful civilisations of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms, that have built and shaped AlUla.
- The first stop on this journey back in time is Dadan, the ancient Kingdom of the Lihyanite and Dadanite civilisations.
- Next, a coach bus takes you on a 10-minute drive to Jabal Ikmah.
- Set in a stunning desert canyon, this ‘open-air library’ has the most impressive collection of inscriptions, rock art, and petroglyphs in AlUla and is the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia.
- Explore these ancient sites dated to 9th century BCE with marvelous displays of inscriptions and petroglyphs.
- Inducted into UNESCO's Memory of the World Register, Jabal Ikmah features more than 300 historically significant carved inscriptions.
- This spectacular mountain contains the largest concentration of Dadanitic and Lihyanite inscriptions in the world.
What's Included
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |