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QARYAT AL FAW Arabia’s Forgotten City Arabia’s very own Atlantis discovered. By Mohammed Mirza
The legacy of Arabia and its people is priceless and their momentous achievements include an ancient city that’s still holding up against the test of time. Al Faw, The Kindah Kingdom’s capital, was constructed with so much 84 DESTINATION RIYADH MAY 2016
sophistication and was one of the most prolific cities in the entire peninsula. Nestled in the foothills of the Tuwaiq Mountains in the southern part of the country, Al Faw lies 170 kilometers from
the town of Wadi Al Dawasir. It sits right at the edge of the Rub Al Khali desert and has been relatively untouched. This has safeguarded many of its ancient relics and vestiges, which is what makes the place even more special.