Sheila Russell FRGS

Documenting history, culture, traditions & beauty of Saudi Arabia

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Sometimes it's lovely to just sit and take in the beauty that surrounds us 🇸🇦
Al Hada, Taif, Saudi Arabia

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Hadiyyah Fort, ancient Hajj station between #AlUla and #Madinah
Location first mentioned by Ibn Battuta in 1325. Fort built 1709-10 and was rendezvous point for the 'cerde' a military escort for the returning caravan. Floods weakened its walls and the fort fell silent.

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KAF PALACE
One of KSA's most northern heritage sites.
Built in 1919 by Nawaf Al-Sha'lan of Al-Rwalah tribe. . It later became the seat of government for Ibn Saud. Now a visitor centre, open for all to enjoy.
#aljouf #heritage @MOCHeritage

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Spring in the mountains of Saudi Arabia. Blossom and the fruit they produce - Taif to Maysaan.

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This could be Scotland, but no, it’s SAUDI ARABIA. A deep volcanic wadi where water flows year round 💚🇸🇦

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The Elephant Road (Darb Al-Fil) near Al Baha - the ancient route said to have carried King Abraha's war elephants (570 CE) on their doomed march to destroy the Kaaba. The attack was stopped by birds, as told in the Qur'an — the Year of the Prophet's (PBUH) birth.

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@cpcfksa Delighted to visit the festival again. Proud to work for Saudi company SANDS OF TIME HERITAGE, showcasing the rich culture here in the kingdom 🇸🇦

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Delighted to visit the festival again. Proud to work for the Saudi company SANDS OF TIME HERITAGE to be able to showcase examples of Saudi culture like this 🇸🇦

[مهرجان ولي العهد للهجن @cpcfksa]

شيلا راسل من بريطانيا:

منذُ عام 2020 وأنا أزور المهرجان كل عام.

#مهرجان_ولي_العهد_للهجن 2025

Sheila Russell from the United Kingdom:

Since 2020, I have been visiting the festival every year.

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عدسة برنامج #من_الطائف تلتقي بزوار المهرجان.

#مهرجان_ولي_العهد_للهجن 2025

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I wish we would build like this again here in Saudi Arabia. There must be someone doing this type of construction. It’s spectacular.

AlKalada Heritage Village, near Bani Saad, Mecca province.

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Imagine waking up to this sight with a day of exploring ahead of you. #SaudiArabia #tourism #sandsoftimeheritage
Jabal Radwa, Yanbu AlNakhal

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The Parents Mosque, Duba
جامع بر الوالدين

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Unusual petroglyph showing a man climbing a palm tree to collect dates. Also noticeable is the drainage channel feeding water to the roots.

Madinah Province

#rockart #saudi #storytelling #heritage #palmtree #petroglyphs

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@altunsi2002 @AntiquitiesAsc @CEOHeritageksa @Darahfoundation @MKmoraekhi @MOCHeritage @MOCSaudi @PAKEP_KSA @DrA_Alsharekh @hughs_news @Meluhha_K A fascinating structure, visiting up close with @altunsi2002 was amazing. How and why they built it on the side of the volcano remains a mystery

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North of Riyadh the desert is in full bloom. It is glorious 🇸🇦

These beautiful lavender coloured flowers were the inspiration for the Saudi welcoming carpets 💜

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Nabonidus, the last Babylonian king, conquered 6 oasis in Northwestern Arabia around 552 BCE and left rock reliefs in the ancient oasis of Al Ha’it. This one was discovered in 2021.

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Glorious Saudi during the winter months

2024 The Year of Camels

Madinah Province

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@awad_alsoroor Great photo. Is it Khozama (Horwoodia dicksoniae Terrill) ?

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@fozzlol @alaibilfestival Stunning photos

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Delighted to be featured in one of Saudi Arabia’s top magazines.

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