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Qasr al-Farid, Mada'in Saleh

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Qasr al-Farid, Mada'in Saleh

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Qasr al-Farid, Mada'in Saleh

Name: Qasr al-Farid, Mada'in Saleh
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Faheem Hunarwar 🌲

May 18, 2025

Qasr al-Farid, also known as the "Lonely Castle" or "Phantom Castle," is a remarkable ancient tomb carved into a rock in the archaeological site of Mada'in Saleh (Al-Hijr) in Saudi Arabia.

It's an important Nabatean archaeological site, similar to Petra in Jordan, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tomb's unique architectural and artistic features make it a significant historical and cultural landmark. Is there something specific you'd like to know about Qasr al-Farid?

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Faheem Hunarwar 🌲

May 18, 2025

Qasr al-Farid, the "Lonely Castle" or "Phantom Castle" in Saudi Arabia's Mada'in Saleh (Al-Hijr), a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a remarkable, massive Nabataean tomb carved into a solitary rock. Its completed upper facade showcases intricate rock-cut artistry with Hellenistic and Arabian influences, reflecting the wealth of the elite who commissioned it. Uniquely, its unfinished lower section offers a rare view into Nabataean carving techniques, with visible initial stages and guidelines, sparking theories about its abandonment. Standing alone in the desert landscape, Qasr al-Farid remains a powerful symbol of the Nabataean civilization's skill and a captivating enigma of the ancient Arabian Peninsula.

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