Saudi ArabiaAn ancient oasis city in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia, occupying the site of the biblical city of Dedan. It served as a key stop on the incense trade route linking India and the Gulf to the Levant. The area was ruled by the Dedanite kingdom (7th-6th c. BC), then the Lihyanite kingdom (5th-2nd c. BC), before the Nabataeans established nearby Hegra, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hegra reached its peak under Aretas IV (9 BC-40 AD) and features over 100 monumental rock-cut tombs carved into sandstone outcrops.
Al-'Ula
Also known as: al lula, Al-`Ula, Al-Ula, AlUla, Al ‘Ulá, al-ʿUla, Dedan, El-Ula, Ulâ, Ula (Saudo Arabija), Αλ-Ούλα, Аль-Ула
| Type | City/town/settlement |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Coordinates | 26.6085° N, 37.9232° E |