Uncovering the secrets of the ancient kingdom of Dadan
Traversing desert sands and rocky outcrops, ‘Lost Treasures of Arabia: The Ancient City of Dadan’, is a deep dive into the ancient Saudi Arabian city. We highlight the key facts about Dadan uncovered in the captivating new documentary, alongside important discoveries in the recent dig season that stand as evidence that the site was settled much earlier than previously thought.
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'Lost Treasures of Arabia: The Ancient City of Dadan’

Discover more about Dadan: Heritage and History
Before the Nabataeans, AlUla was the capital of the ancient kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan, which controlled the caravan trade in the first millennium BCE. See remarkably well-preserved tombs, expertly carved from a towering red-rock mountain face that overlooks the valley oasis. A special highlight is the famed Lion Tombs marked by seated lion sculptures.