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[[File:DTA The Old Town 2.png|thumb|250px|Tightly packed mudbrick houses of AlUla Old Town and examples of wall paintings that decorate many interiors.]] | [[File:DTA The Old Town 2.png|thumb|250px|Tightly packed mudbrick houses of AlUla Old Town and examples of wall paintings that decorate many interiors.]] | ||
The " | The "[[Al-Ula|Old Town]]" of [[Al-Ula Valley|AlUla]] is a maze of lanes lined with mudbrick houses. What stands today emerged during the [[Abbasid Caliphate|later Islamic era]] on the remains of {{Wiki|Lihyan|older occupation}}. Far from being an isolated village, it was a prosperous town center fueled by local agricultural activities and caravan trade. It was also an important stop on a [[Islam|Muslim]] {{Wiki|Hajj|pilgrimage}} route to {{Wiki|Mecca}} and {{Wiki|Medina}}. Even today, you can feel the magic and dynamism of this unique place by wandering through the lanes of Old Town! | ||
Some of the decoration on the buildings that appear in [[Valley of Memory|the game]], such as the green and blue tiles, are not historically accurate but were added to differentiate parts of the town. Also, the large market, wide streets and big open areas differ from Old Town of today—we don't yet know how the urban layout was and changed over time. Archaeologists are working hard to figure that out! | Some of the decoration on the buildings that appear in [[Valley of Memory|the game]], such as the green and blue tiles, are not historically accurate but were added to differentiate parts of the town. Also, the large market, wide streets and big open areas differ from Old Town of today—we don't yet know how the urban layout was and changed over time. Archaeologists are working hard to figure that out! | ||
[[Category:Database: Life in the Oasis]] | [[Category:Database: Life in the Oasis]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:57, 3 October 2026
The "Old Town" of AlUla is a maze of lanes lined with mudbrick houses. What stands today emerged during the later Islamic era on the remains of older occupation. Far from being an isolated village, it was a prosperous town center fueled by local agricultural activities and caravan trade. It was also an important stop on a Muslim pilgrimage route to Mecca and Medina. Even today, you can feel the magic and dynamism of this unique place by wandering through the lanes of Old Town!
Some of the decoration on the buildings that appear in the game, such as the green and blue tiles, are not historically accurate but were added to differentiate parts of the town. Also, the large market, wide streets and big open areas differ from Old Town of today—we don't yet know how the urban layout was and changed over time. Archaeologists are working hard to figure that out!