The revival of AlUla’s Old Town

Abandoned by its inhabitants in the 1980s, the mud brick houses of Al-Deira, the Old Town of AlUla in northwestern Saudi Arabia, began to succumb to environmental damage. A massive restoration effort, guided by ancient practices and using traditional materials, has breathed new life into this historic neighbourhood.

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˜The œUNESCO courier
Published
2025-11-12
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https://doi.org/10.18356/22202293-2025-4-6
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Architecture and Cultural Influences
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The revival of AlUla’s Old Town

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The revival of AlUla’s Old Town

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Abstract

Abandoned by its inhabitants in the 1980s, the mud brick houses of Al-Deira, the Old Town of AlUla in northwestern Saudi Arabia, began to succumb to environmental damage. A massive restoration effort, guided by ancient practices and using traditional materials, has breathed new life into this historic neighbourhood.

˜The œUNESCO courierVol. 2025(4)
Sustainable cities and communities
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Architecture and Cultural Influences
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