Shaqra and Ushaiger tour for KFS
One day tour
| 1 Days | Max People : 20 |
| Min Age : 12+ |
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Where to go?
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It is a Saudi governorate, located 180 km north of Riyadh, the largest city in Al-Yamamah state. Was a stopping point on the Riyadh-Taif road before the opening of the new road. Was formed before the advent of Islam.
It suffered from the war of the Turks against Bin Saud in the year 1818, when Shaqra people were known for the support of Imam. The Emir of Shaqra, Hamad bin Ghayhab, ordered the people of Shaqra to dig a deep trench around their city.
And they built a wall on the edge of it. When Shaqra was surrounded by Turkish artillery, its people went up to ambushes from which the Turks were attacked from the walls, which made it difficult for the Turks to advance. The fighting intensified and they could not resist anymore, so the people of Shaqra demanded a truce. It was agreed that the Turks would not enter the city and Shaqra would be secured - provided that the Turks would not be attacked from behind when they advance and that the people would submit to Turkish rule.
Al Qasab city:
is an ancient city that has been famous ever since the pre-Islamic era for its salt and wheat production. The city is located 160 km away from Riyadh and is also known for its poets.
The Al Qasab Salt Flats make for an interesting site to visit as you can witness the production of raw salt from flat expanses of ground covered with salt. It produces about 200,000 tons of salt annually and has been famous since ancient times for its high-quality salt and is still sold in plastic packets throughout the Kingdom.
Towards the west of the salt flats, the land is bordered by the massive sand dunes of Ad Dahna Desert. The Qasab Salt Flats are just above an hour’s drive from the capital city, so you can easily plan a day trip here if you are in Riyadh.
Ushaiqer:
Hidden in the heart of the Najd, an oasis-dotted region 200km northwest of Riyadh, Ushaiger Heritage Village provides a glimpse of a slow-paced Saudi society of old.
Bedouins first settled here 1,500 years ago and Ushaiger quickly became a popular stopping point for pilgrims crossing to Makkah, thanks to its springs and low-brimmed olive and palm groves. But far from being a dusty, deserted museum piece, Ushaiger – which, in a naming quirk, means ‘little blonde’ to reflect the nearby red mountain that looms over the yellow mud houses – still has a small community of residents, making use of its schools, shops and mosques. To walk its narrow lanes is to enter a living museum, draped with traces of an ancient way of life.
Encased in thick walls, Ushaiger is a labyrinth of winding alleyways, shaded pathways and timber-framed walkways, crossing between hundreds of mud houses. The village is divided into districts and bisected by groves of palm trees, and includes a cluster of beautifully renovated houses. These offer a stunning example of Najdi architecture, with its distinctive triangular windows and roofs, and ornately carved wooden doors. Some still bear the names of the families who lived there.
Price Includes
- Transportation
- Tourist guiding
- Lunch and dinner
- Museum fees and water.
Price excludes
- Entry visa .
- Domestic air ticket.
- Tipping (for guides, drivers and Nile cruise crew etc ,-)
Requirements
- Places to visit
- Shaqraa, is a Saudi governorate, located 180 km north of Riyadh, the largest city in Al-Yamamah state. Was a stopping point on the Riyadh-Taif Road before the opening of the new road. Was formed before the advent of Islam.
- It suffered from the war of the Turks against Bin Saud in the year 1818, when Shaqra people were known for the support of Imam. The Emir of Shaqra, Hamad bin Ghayhab, ordered the people of Shaqra to dig a deep trench around their city.
- And they built a wall on the edge of it. When Shaqra was surrounded by Turkish artillery, its people went up to ambushes from which the Turks were attacked from the walls, which made it difficult for the Turks to advance. The fighting intensified and they could not resist anymore, so the people of Shaqra demanded a truce. It was agreed that the Turks would not enter the city and Shaqra would be secured - provided that the Turks would not be attacked from behind when they advance and that the people would submit to Turkish rule.
- Ushaiqer
- means ‘little blonde’ to reflect the nearby red mountain that looms over the yellow mud houses – still has a small community of residents, making use of its schools, shops and mosques.
- About 200km northwest of Riyadh, Ushaiger Heritage Village where bedouins first settled here 1,500 years ago. It quickly became a popular stopping point for pilgrims crossing to Makkah.
- The village is divided into districts and bisected by groves of palm trees, and includes a cluster of beautifully renovated houses. These offer a stunning example of Najdi architecture, with its distinctive triangular windows and roofs, and ornately carved wooden doors. Some still bear the names of the families who lived there.
- Don’t miss the Al Salem Museum, which the village residents established themselves, with its vast collection of artefacts including elaborately embroidered clothing, jewelry and ceramics, as well as weapons and cooking utensils.
- Afterwards, wander through the narrow streets and covered lanes to admire feats of engineering that remain exactly as they have been for hundreds of years. You can even enter some of the empty houses and climb the stairs to look out over the surrounding oasis and farmlands.
