Title: Al-Hijr Archaeological Site in Al-'Ula | Expedia.co.uk [Al-Hijr Archaeological Site Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Hijr-Archaeological-Site-Hotels.0-l891441065576394752-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Al-'Ula](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Al-Ula.d6131697.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Al-'Ula](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Al-Ula.d6131697.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Al-Hijr Archaeological Site Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Al-Hijr-Archaeological-Site.d891441065576394752.Car-Hire-Guide)[Al-'Ula Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Ula.d6131697.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Al-Hijr Archaeological Site ![“Qasr al-Farid” means “the lonely castle”, so called because it stands completely isolated from the others. But despite its fanciful name, Qasr al-Farid is only a tomb. It was carved out of a single rock sometime in the first century A.D., but its facade was never finished which makes the tomb an interesting study. The heavily chiselled surface of the lower third documents how these tombs were fashioned from the top down. Qasr al-Farid is just one of ninety-odd such monumental tombs carved here during the heyday of the Nabataeans.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131697/2e554f36-2f3a-4311-b5e3-5bbbfdb1ed9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![“Qasr al-Farid” means “the lonely castle”, so called because it stands completely isolated from the others. But despite its fanciful name, Qasr al-Farid is only a tomb. It was carved out of a single rock sometime in the first century A.D., but its facade was never finished which makes the tomb an interesting study. The heavily chiselled surface of the lower third documents how these tombs were fashioned from the top down. Qasr al-Farid is just one of ninety-odd such monumental tombs carved here during the heyday of the Nabataeans.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131697/2e554f36-2f3a-4311-b5e3-5bbbfdb1ed9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Al-Hijr Archaeological Site Activities [Al-'Ula travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Ula.dx6131697) --- --- ### Popular places to visit #### Qasr al-Saneh Learn about the local history of Hegra when you spend time at Qasr al-Saneh. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Qasr-Al-Saneh-Madain-Saleh.d553248621532391587.Attraction) #### Al-Khuraymat You can learn about the history of Hegra with a stop at Al-Khuraymat. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Khuraymat-Madain-Saleh.d553248621532391590.Attraction) #### Qasr al Bint Learn about the local history of Hegra when you spend time at Qasr al Bint. Discover the area's museums and monuments. 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