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B. Read again and answer the questions.

1. What aspect of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 does this text discuss?

They are the two most important Nabatean sites.

2. Why is Jeddah an important city?

They are about 2000 years old. / They date back to the 1st century CE.

3. How many World Heritage Sites are there in Saudi Arabia?

UNESCO declared Madain Saleh a World Heritage Site.

4. Where are large areas going to be developed for visitors on holiday?

To show the social position of the family it belonged to.

5. For how many years has the number of Umrah visitors been increasing greatly?

You can get to Madain Saleh from Madinah Airport, Hail Airport or Al-Wajh Airport.

Comprehension questions:

What does Al-Hijr mean?

It means ' rocky place'

What lies there?

A hidden stone city called Madain Saleh.

How far is Madain Saleh from Madinah?

It's some 320km away.

Where's the most important Nabatean site?

In petra, jordan.

How many monuments are there in Madain Saleh?

There are over 130 Nabatean monuments carved in rock.

Has time affected Madain Saleh's beauty?

No, it hasn't.

Why did UNESCO declare it a World National Heritage Site?

Because it is in perfect condition.

What's the largest and most well-known monuments?

Al-Fareed and Al-Sanai.

What is Qasr Al-Fahad?

The first place you find if you are travelling from the north and the place which offered travellers fresh water.

Which airlines can visitors use?

Saudi Arabian Airlines.