AlUla, iconic oasis in the the province of Medina, in northwestern Saudi Arabia bult on a site that corresponds to the Dadan of the Bible which was in ancient times the capital of the Kingdom of Lihyan on the Incense Route with the governorate contains containing the first UNESCO World Heritage site in the Arab country called Hegra also known as Al Mada’in Saleh, ancient walled city built more than 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans has obtained the prestigious DarkSky Park certification from the renowned organization DarkSky International.
DarkSky International non - profit organization founded in based in Tucson - Arizona - U.S. founded in 1988 with the mission to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our dark sky heritage through quality outdoor lighting.
The prestigious International DarkSky Park Certification, which recognizes its pristine night skies among the top 5% of dark sky quality locations worldwide for stargazing and astrotourism affirms AlUla's remarkable commitment to minimizing light pollution and preserving the nocturnal environment.
The certification of the renowned DarkSky International affirms AlUla's commitment to minimizing light pollution by protecting and preserving the nocturnal environment and in this way ensuring that its beautiful and vast desert skies remain crystal and clear benefiting from in-depth studies, initiatives and activities of astronomers, space explorers and astrotourists and creating a memorable and unique experience.
In a wonderful scenery with the desert sands of the Hejaz region providing a beautiful setting in favorable weather conditions,visitors admiring an infinite number of twinkling stars in a very dark sky, immersing themselves sensorially in the cosmos, delighted by a horizon that inspires tranquility and breathtaking views connecting with the ancient astronomical navigation that once guided travellers to this land since the Islamic Golden Age from the 9th to 13th centuries when the stars Altair and Aldebaran were studied among others manuscripts were created that have made history.
Looking up in the sky of AlUla, the stars seem to be involved in a sort of dance and the human sight with the naked eye cannot completely grasp the whole but through telescopes it is possible to admire the immensity of entire galaxies offering breathtaking views in a scenario of absolute timeless beauty.
There are several highly recommended places to enjoy this magnificent experience starting from the Al Ragassat Valley, near Madain Saleh, in this location it is possible to admire a magnificent landscape formed by sandstone rocks eroded by the wind, the Jebel Hejaz.
It is an extraordinary landscape, a rock formations called "dancing rocks" or "dancers' mountains" a spectacular composition of three rocky massifs erected together sculpted by the force of nature that at first glance seem to sway as if they were dancing together under the stars.
In this remote location thanks to the absence of light pollution, the spectacle is absolutely dazzling and the evironment increases further more the experience.
Gharameel is another stunning place, a tranquil and remote site in desert located a 90 minutes drive from Husaak Adventures AlUla close to Winter Park, in this place there are two imposing rock columns that extend vertically towards the sky forming a totally unique scenery that offers wonderful opportunities for stargazing.
Another highlight is the Ashar Valley, an idyllic place highlighted by its dramatic wind - carved rock formations and its canyons just 50 minutes from AlUla offering an unforgettable experience for stargazing.
In this site travellers can stay in the Ashar Tented Resort, an accommodation offering maximum comfort surrounded by dramatic landscapes of the valley allowing guests to live a unique and authentic experience observing the stars in a magnificent environment.
Another place highly suggested is Rainbow Rock, a spectacular natural arch in the desert 90 minutes away from AlUla, a stunning arch - shaped rock which resembles a rainbow rising from the sand of the desert, a masterpiece of nature sculpted with the passage of time and the erosion of the wind, a wonderful place for stargazing that has become one of the favorite destinations for astronomers but also for photographers.
Hegra is one of the most emblematic and historical sites in AlUla area, an archaeological site located within Medina province in the Hejaz region, the largest conserved site civilization of the Nabataeans south of Petra in Jordan famous for its more 110 well - preserved burial tombs carved from desert rock, a gateway to a historic past that is combined with a large open window for stargazing at night.
An ideal place for observation is the hill overlooking the Tomb of Lihyan, it dates back to Nabatean Kingdom and is known for being the burial place of Kuza's son and the most iconic tomb of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, a place that by day offers a historical and cultural visit and by night becomes an authentic sanctuary for stargazing with unforgettable night views.
AlUla is located 1,100 kilometers from the capital of Saudi Arabia Riyadh in the north-west of the country, a unique location from a historical point of view for its heritage and natural for the beauties it offers in every corner of its territory in a vast area that covers 22,561 square kilometers with lush valleys with suggestive, scattered oasis and imposing sandstone mountains that dominate ancient sites dating back thousands of years ago in the era of The Kingdoms of Lihyan and Nabataeans.
Link - https://www.expreso.info/index.php/noticias/internacional/102978_alula_obtiene_la_prestigiosa_certificacion_darksky
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