A Virtual Tour of Saudi Arabia List of Page Titles and Page Descriptions
- A Virtual Tour of Saudi Arabia Home Page
- Explore Saudi Arabia through the eyes of an American woman. The site includes her personal experiences with photographs, a brief history of Saudi Arabia, information and pictures of Arabian Camels, photos taken during her Site Seeing Trips into the desert, how Islam provides the framework of life and more.
- Government of Saudi Arabia Section Home Page
- Information and pictures of King Abdul Aziz, the Saudi Arabian flag, official emblem, national anthem (audio and English translation) and maps of Saudi Arabia.
- Unification and Abdul Aziz - Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al-Saud and the Unification of the Arabian Peninsula. Pictures of a young Abdul Aziz and King Abdul are available to view.
- Flag and National Anthem of Saudi Arabia - A picture and description of the Saudi Arabian flag, National Anthem (audio and English translation of lyrics) and Shari’ah (Islamic Law) in Saudi Arabia.
- Maps of Saudi Arabia - A graphic map and satellite image of Saudi Arabia plus a graphic and description of the official emblem.
- Sight-Seeing in Saudi Arabia Section Home Page
- The pages are filled with pictures and information about many interesting places to visit in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has much more to offer the tourist than a desert full of sand.
- Tumair Iris Fields - It is a wonderful to see a field of iris in bloom in the desert of Saudi Arabia near Tumair.
- Fossil Hunting in Saudi Arabia - Why can you find sea fossils in the desert of Saudi Arabia? Information, pictures and examples of fossils found in Saudi Arabia.
- Edge of the World - In the Acacia Valley, Saudi Arabia you will find The Edge of the World. It is a rock-framed ’window’ in the escarpment with a wonderful view of the valley below.
- Wahba Crater - The Wahba Crater is 3 km wide and 700 feet deep. It is one of the most spectacular sights in Saudi Arabia.
- Sha’ib Luha Lower Pool - Pictures of the Lower Pool of Sha'ib Luha, Saudi Arabia.
- Sha’ib Luha Upper Pool - Pictures of the Upper Pool of Sha'ib Luha, Saudi Arabia.
- Desert Roses - Pictures and information about Desert Roses, also known as Sand Roses, found in the Eastern Province Saudi Arabia.
- Ancient Graffiti Rock - Information and pictures of ancient rock art in Saudi Arabia. These rocks are also known as Graffiti Rocks.
- Saudi Arabian Photo Gallery
- A collection of photographs, pictures and graphics submitted by the public in Saudi Arabia.
- A Virtual Tour of Saudi Arabia Photograph Index - List of Photos in the Tour Saudi Arabia Photo Gallery and their Descriptions.
- Abha, Saudi Arabia - Photos / Pictures of Abha, Saudi Arabia. The first picture shows a traditional Aseeri House. The second photo was taken of a man selling items at the Daily Market in Abha.
- Al Jenadriyah Heritage & Cultural Festival - Photos / Pictures and information about the Al Jenadriyah Heritage & Cultural Festival in Saudi Arabia held near Riyadh. Saudi Arabians building a Dhow is shown in the first picture.
- Al Zaytah, Saudi Arabia - Photos / Pictures of the Al Zaytah area in Saudi Arabia. The picture of the sand mountains is almost unearthly. A photograph of Wadi Rum in Jordon is also included on the page.
- Arabia in 1853 - Sir Richard Burton made a pilgrimage in 1853 to Mecca and Medina. Some of the information and graphics collected from his journey can be found on this page.
- Camel Souq / Market - The Riyadh Camel Souq / Market in Saudi Arabia is the largest in the Middle East and the photos show how interesting it is to visit. See a picture of camels waiting to be sold, a branded camel, a baby camel looking for lunch and men discussing camel business.
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia in the 1950s - Pictures show what life was like in Saudi Arabia during the 1950s. The first photo is of a father with his son and the second picture shows an airplane suspended above ground by 3 cranes.
- Desert Rain in Saudi Arabia - Pictures of what happens when it rains in Saudi Arabia. The first photograph was taken at Sheabat Al Saqta at Al Ghat and the second photo shows a flooded SUV in a wadi that turned into a river.
- Dir'iyah, Saudi Arabia - Photos / Pictures and information about Dir'iyah near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The first picture shows the restored Saud Palace. The second and third photos are of other buildings in the same area.
- Ibn Saud - Three photographs / pictures of King Abdul Aziz Al-Saud (Ibn Saud). The first picture of Ibn Saud was taken in 1911, the second photograph shows a meeting King Abdul Aziz had with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the third was taken around 1950.
- Kaaba and Black Stone - Photos of the Kaaba and Black Stone that are located in the Great Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The first two pictures were taken during the annual washing of the Kaaba before Hajj and the third photo is a close-up of the Black Stone.
- Lake Layla - Photos / Pictures of Lake Layla in Saudi Arabia taken over a period of 22 years and an article about how the lake disappeared. Lake Layla was on the edge of Rub Al-Khali (the Empty Quarter) in Saudi Arabia and it was a most unusual site to see in the desert.
- Mada'in-Salah - Photos / Pictures and information about Mad'in-Salah in Saudi Arabia. The first photograph is the Nabataean stone tomb Qsar Farid.
- Mecca / Makkah - Photos / Photos / Pictures of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The first and third picture shows the Great Mosque and Kaaba after a flooding rain. The second photo shows a flooded street in Mecca.
- Miscellaneous Photos - Pictures taken from different areas of Saudi Arabia. The first photo shows the Pinnacle Rock located in the Hidden Valley near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the second picture is the Cathedral Rock east of Jebel Baloum.
- Riyadh - Photos / Pictures and information about Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photographs of the Al Faisaliah Tower in downtown Riyadh, the Kingdom Tower and the stained-glass window of the Saudi Arabian Flag found at the King Fahd Cultural Center.
- Arabian Camels Section Home Page
- Information, pictures, graphics to color and sounds of the dromedary camel (also known as Camelus dromedarius) found in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Dromedary Camels or One-Hump Camels - Information, pictures and sounds of the dromedary camel (also known as Camelus dromedarius) found in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Riyadh Camel Races - Pictures and description of the Riyadh Dromedary Camel Races in Saudi Arabia.
- Ancient Camel Trail - A description, information and pictures of the ancient Camel Trail on the Tuwaiq escarpment in Saudi Arabia.
- Camel Coloring Book - Six full page Camel graphics to print, color and enjoy.
- Islam in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Section Home Page
- Many aspects of Islam is explained: the 5 Pillars, Mecca and the Great Mosque, Jesus in the Quran, the Abaya and Thobe.
- Five Pillars of Islam - Information about the 5 Pillars of Islam.
- Mecca and the Great Mosque - The holiest city in the world for Muslims is Mecca, home of the Great Mosque which houses the Kabaa and Zamzam Well.
- Call to Prayer in Saudi Arabia - Listen to the Call to Prayer while reading an English translation.
- Jesus in the Quran - The Quranic legacy of Jesus is gentleness, compassion, and humility.
- Why women wear Abayas - A description and picture of the Saudi Arabian Abaya and why it is worn.
- What is a Thobe? - A picture and description of what Saudi Arabian men wear including the Thobe, Tagiyah, Ghutra and Agal.
- Miscellaneous Saudi Arabian Subjects Section Home Page
- The pages are filled with pictures and information about Saudi Arabian Dates, Trivia, Saudi Arabian Trivia Blog, Other Saudi Arabian Links, and more.
- Saudi Arabian Date Palms - A description, information and pictures of Date Palm Trees and the dates grown in Saudi Arabia.
- How are Saudi Arabian Dates dried? - Pictures of the semi-mature dates, yellow dates, and how the dates are dried in Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabian Trivia Quiz - A fun way to learn little known facts about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Masalama, Good-Bye, Saudi Arabia - It was time to return to the United States after spending 8 years in Saudi Arabia.
- Weekly Saudi Arabian Trivia Blog - Once each week a new and interesting fact about Saudi Arabia will be posted.
- HTML Code to Link to A Virtual Tour of Saudi Arabia - HTML Code to copy and paste for linking to A Virtual Tour of Saudi Arabia.
Photo Index: List of Photos in the Tour Saudi Arabia Photo Gallery and their Descriptions
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