This City in Saudi Arabia Was FORBIDDEN Until Now!

AlUla in Saudi Arabia is one of the most mysterious and ancient places on the planet. And we went there to find out if it lives up to the hype. Deep in the desert of northwest Saudi Arabia lies a city that has stood for over 2,000 years. AlUla, and specifically the nearby ancient archaeological site, was historically considered "off-limits" and forbidden by the Prophet Muhammad. AlUla is home to Madain Saleh (Mada'in Salih) officially known as Hegra a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest preserved Nabataean city in the world, carved directly into towering sandstone cliffs. The same civilization that built Petra in Jordan built this. And for most of modern history, it was completely off-limits to visitors. In this video, we explore everything AlUla has to offer from the ancient tombs of Hegra to the stunning Elephant Rock, the eerie Old Town known as AlDeerah, and the incredible food scene that has quietly emerged in the middle of the desert. I have to say, we did not expect any of this. Whether you're planning a trip to Saudi Arabia or just curious about one of the world's most underrated destinations, this one is for you. If you are looking for an amazing hotel resort to stay at while in AlUla, we highly suggest Cloud 7 Residence AlUla which you can learn more about here: https://booking.tpo.mx/Fft1bmfE SAVE MONEY on your next adventure with these TRAVEL HACKS! 🏢 Book hotels where we stayed at for the best price. https://www.davemani.com/hotel-booking 🚑 Get the BEST travel insurance for your next adventure: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=d... 📱Best way to stay connected in over 200 countries with Airalo eSIM cards. Mobile: https://airalo.tp.st/LSIwEiVk (USE CODE "DAVEMANI" for 10% OFF) 🚗 Rent a car anywhere in the world at the best price: https://discovercars.tp.st/xaTNXy6K 💸 MAKE MONEY while traveling like us! Travelpayouts: https://www.travelpayouts.com/?marker... 📸 Our Camera & Travel Gear https://www.amazon.com/shop/davemani WANNA SUPPORT US? ❤️ Become a Channel Member: @davemani 👕 Adventure Seekers MERCH: https://www.adventureseekers.store 💵 PayPal Donation https://paypal.me/DaveMani 📫 Newsletter https://www.davemani.com/newsletter DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! This is a way for you to support our channel so we can continue to provide you with FREE and amazing travel content every single week. Chapters: 0:00 The Forbidden City of AlUla 0:22 Arriving in AlUla 3:31 Exploring Hegra (Madain Saleh) UNESCO 10:35 AlUla Old Town 15:09 Relaxing at Elephant Rock 17:36 AlUla's BEST Sunset Spot 19:50 Where is Everyone? 22:15 Our Thoughts on AlUla #alula #saudiarabia #saudiarabiatravel