Hegra, or Madain Salih, is an archaeological site in AIUIa, a city in north-western Saudi Arabia.
For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, this incredible city is opening for the public.
Who are the people who created Hegra?
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Where did they come from?
How long were they here?
To have the context of Hegra is very important.
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However, these questions are not so easily answered.
You may recognize the culture and architecture of Nabataeans from the more famous and long-visited tourist attracted of Petra.
We have some sources that are external, so people who talk about them.
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They did not leave any large mythological texts like the ones we have for Gilgamesh and Mesopotamia.
We dont have their mythology.
To some, this lack of information adds to the mystery and excitement of exploring this relatively untouched site.
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Instead, the beauty is found in the 111 intricate tombs scattered across the desert city.
This will help the country shift from its current dependence on oil and help diversify its economic resources.
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