‘The Architects of Ancient Arabia’ journeys into Saudi Arabia’s deeper past, following teams of leading international and Saudi archaeologists and a local historian as they reveal new wonders in the previously unexplored land.ĭr Rebecca Foote commented, “We already know things about the major sites like Hegra, but I hope that the team’s work and this documentary begin to fill in gaps in our knowledge in the late pre-historic period, when societies are becoming more complex. The history and heritage of AlUla is evidenced by a recent documentary by Discovery Channel, ‘The Architects of Ancient Arabia’ that revealed human civilization’s first building blocks were set in place in AlUla. The awe-inspiring carved tomb facades of the Nabateans can still be seen today in perfectly preserved detail. The first UNESCO World Heritage of Saudi Arabia, Hegra was the centre of the Nabatean kingdom in the region. It is a cradle of human history offering a bounty of ancient and traditional cultural and artistic charms.
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AlUla is home to a series of fascinating historical and archaeological sites. We aim to showcase AlUla, as a destination for Indian travellers seeking unique experiences and AlUla is a natural intersection of human ingenuity and stunning nature as one living environment.”ĪlUla’s landscape is as monumental as its history. Huzan Fraser Motivala said, “We are thrilled to be chosen as the India representative for The Royal Commission for AlUla to market this new and exciting destination. RCU has appointed Beautiful Planet Destination Marketing LLP as their India Representative to handle the Marcom and Travel Trade activities in India. The first tourist visas to the country became available in 2019 and we expect there to be a lot of interest in visiting a hitherto unknown destination post-pandemic.” For years, Saudi Arabia has played home to religious tourism, after all this is the birthplace of Islam, but leisure tourism is certainly on the agenda in this country as part of a very ambitious vision 2030. Melanie de Souza stated, “AlUla is a destination of global heritage significance that was officially re-opened in October 2020 as a year-round destination. As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, it has been decreed that the priceless heritage and nature-based experiences of AlUla will be shared with visitors who will now have the opportunity to experience a living museum and a unique journey through time. The vast desert landscape features preserved tombs, sandstone outcrops, historic dwellings and monuments, both natural and human-made. The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) officially launched one of the world’s most significant heritage and culture destinations to the Indian media through a virtual media launch event which was addressed by Melanie de Souza, Executive Director, Destination Marketing Dr Rebecca Foote, Director, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Research from RCU and Huzan Fraser Motivala and Beena Menon, India Representatives of RCU.ĪlUla, the world’s masterpiece, is a living museum that holds 200,000 years of largely unexplored human history.
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