najran, saudi arabia 2014
DESCRIPTION
Najran is an enchanting place in southern Saudi Arabia near the Yemen border. With landscapes as varied as rocky mountains to fertile farmland to golden deserts, Najran is loaded with fascinating history, friendly people, and distinctive architecture. Come along with Susie of Arabia as she takes you on a magic carpet ride to Najran, Saudi Arabia.TRANSCRIPT
NAJRANSAUDI ARABIA
Najran is in southern Saudi Arabia
Near the Yemen border
Proud,
Regal
Dagger
Salesman
Enchanting Najran
Young Camels
Desert Camp
Najran Landscape
Farming and Mountains
Umm Mohammed
A Gracious Hostess
of Najran
Distinct Architecture of Najran
Mud Houses Topped with “Bride’s Lace”
Racing Camels in Training
Okhdood Archaeological Site
Ancient Hieroglyphics
Scenic Najran
Fertile Farmland
Nejrani Father
And
His Daughter
with hennaed arm
Distinct Architectural Features
Curious Camels
Najran Produces Dates
Najran: A Land of Enchantment
Shopkeepers at the Souq
Palm Trees and Mud Houses
Local Boy Tends to Camels
Interior Entryway
to an inhabited
Mud Home
Old Castle on Mountain Top
It’s a rough climb up to the top!
Local Najrani Boys
Spectacular Visions
Camel Profile
Lush Farmland
Ahmed
Historical Emara Palace
Old
Carved
Door
Camel Stud Frothing at the Mouth
Training Racing Camels in the Desert
Headed for the Dagger Souq
Smiling at the Date Souq
Saudi
Native
DressKhanjar -
Curved
Arab
Daggers
Camels in Training
Wood
Window
Shutters
Date Souq
Historical Emara Palace
Built in about 1943
Baby Camel Nursing
Desert
Camp
Fire
Sand and Sun Rays
Men of the Dagger Souq
Hitchin’ a Ride
Saudi Man
with his
Khanjar
(dagger)
Saudi Handmade Baskets
Najran Landscape
Distinct
Details
of
Najran
Architecture
Sheepskin Water Jugs
Al-Okhdood Archaeological Site
A somber place …
The story of the people of Al-Okhdood is mentioned in the chapter “Buruj” of the Holy Qur’an, which refers to a Jewish Himyarite king burning alive thousands of his citizens for converting to Christianity.
Salesman at Dagger Souq
White Camel
Bedouin Tribal Style
Pretty Najran Landscape
At the Dagger Souq
Young Saudi Boys at Small Neighborhood Mosque
Racing Camels in Training
Slaughter
House
Typical Najran Architectural Style
Buildings made of mud and straw
Boys of Najran
Restaurant
Door
*
Lined with
Palm Trees
Split in
Half
Men at Date Souq
Many men in Najran carry khanjar daggers
Najran
Style
*
Restaurant
Interior
Old Style Housewares
Najran Waterfall Attraction
Al-Okhdood Heiroglyphics
A Picturesque Place
Thanks for watching!
SUSIE of ARABIA