Old Town, Al-Ula

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The Old Town is an archaeological site near al-‘Ulā, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia."Heritage Sites in Al-'Ula, Saudi Arabia | ExperienceAl-'Ula.com". experiencealula.com. Retrieved 2020-06-03. It is known as al-Dirah ({{langx|ar|دِيرَة|dīrah|town}}). Inside al-Dīrah are ancient heritage buildings, mosques(masjid), and markets, dating back about seven centuries, "About Al-'Ula". www.winterattantora.com. Archived from the original on 2019-07-30. Retrieved 2019-02-05. currently under restoration development. "France to help build a 'new Petra' in Saudi Arabia with estimated $20bn development deal". www.theartnewspaper.com. This town is {{convert|22|km}} away from Hegra."Winter at Tantora Festival: See Al-'Ula's Culture Come to Life". experiencealula.com. The heritage town looks like a single building due to the crowding of its 870 residential units. These units are separated by narrow and winding alleys. The town is divided into two districts: al-Shqīq in the north and al-Ḥilf in the south.Battesti, V., & Marty, L. (2023). Bedouins and Sedentaries today in al-‘Ulâ (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia): Al-diyâr and al-Dîra in the rear-view mirror. Arabian Humanities, 17. https://doi.org/10.4000/cy.10103