Najran, Saudi Arabia 2014

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Najran is an enchanting place in southern Saudi Arabia near the Yemen border. With landscapes as varied as rocky mountains to fertile farmland to golden deserts, Najran is loaded with fascinating history, friendly people, and distinctive architecture. Come along with Susie of Arabia as she takes you on a magic carpet ride to Najran, Saudi Arabia.

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NAJRANSAUDI ARABIA

Najran is in southern Saudi Arabia

Near the Yemen border

Proud,

Regal

Dagger

Salesman

Enchanting Najran

Young Camels

Desert Camp

Najran Landscape

Farming and Mountains

Umm Mohammed

A Gracious Hostess

of Najran

Distinct Architecture of Najran

Mud Houses Topped with “Bride’s Lace”

Racing Camels in Training

Okhdood Archaeological Site

Ancient Hieroglyphics

Scenic Najran

Fertile Farmland

Nejrani Father

And

His Daughter

with hennaed arm

Distinct Architectural Features

Curious Camels

Najran Produces Dates

Najran: A Land of Enchantment

Shopkeepers at the Souq

Palm Trees and Mud Houses

Local Boy Tends to Camels

Interior Entryway

to an inhabited

Mud Home

Old Castle on Mountain Top

It’s a rough climb up to the top!

Local Najrani Boys

Spectacular Visions

Camel Profile

Lush Farmland

Ahmed

Historical Emara Palace

Old

Carved

Door

Camel Stud Frothing at the Mouth

Training Racing Camels in the Desert

Headed for the Dagger Souq

Smiling at the Date Souq

Saudi

Native

DressKhanjar -

Curved

Arab

Daggers

Camels in Training

Wood

Window

Shutters

Date Souq

Historical Emara Palace

Built in about 1943

Baby Camel Nursing

Desert

Camp

Fire

Sand and Sun Rays

Men of the Dagger Souq

Hitchin’ a Ride

Saudi Man

with his

Khanjar

(dagger)

Saudi Handmade Baskets

Najran Landscape

Distinct

Details

of

Najran

Architecture

Sheepskin Water Jugs

Al-Okhdood Archaeological Site

A somber place …

The story of the people of Al-Okhdood is mentioned in the chapter “Buruj” of the Holy Qur’an, which refers to a Jewish Himyarite king burning alive thousands of his citizens for converting to Christianity.

Salesman at Dagger Souq

White Camel

Bedouin Tribal Style

Pretty Najran Landscape

At the Dagger Souq

Young Saudi Boys at Small Neighborhood Mosque

Racing Camels in Training

Slaughter

House

Typical Najran Architectural Style

Buildings made of mud and straw

Boys of Najran

Restaurant

Door

*

Lined with

Palm Trees

Split in

Half

Men at Date Souq

Many men in Najran carry khanjar daggers

Najran

Style

*

Restaurant

Interior

Old Style Housewares

Najran Waterfall Attraction

Al-Okhdood Heiroglyphics

A Picturesque Place

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SUSIE of ARABIA

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