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Najran is one of the
Kingdom's most modern cities. Being the capital of Najran region, it is the headquarters
of the Governor, local councils and branches of various governmental departments. Najran
city is surrounded by orchards and trees and encircled by a range of rocky mountains, the
highest of which is the 1450-meter-high Abu Hamdan mountain. The area abounds in scenic
views, particularly the Abi Al Rashras valley, one of the city's most important tourist
landmarks, where water gushes through rocks to irrigate surrounding verdent areas. Other
tourist attractions are the Wadi Nahouqa and Raoun mountain.
Old Emirate Building Being an agricultural city, Najran is famous for its beautiful gardens
and public parks. Peaches, apricots, apples, grapes, lemons and oranges are grown on a
wide scale.
The 73-meter-high Najran dam is one of the region's tourist attractions, giving
visitors the opportunity to enjoy scenic views on both sides of the dam. Historical
artifacts available in the area include rock drawings and inscriptions, particularly in
the city of Al Okhdood, south of Najran city. This large sand-covered fortress gives the
impression that it once possessed high perimeter walls built with giant stones similar to
those used in building the famous Egyptian pyramids. Najran's landmarks include the
"Rass" stone, a 2-meter-high granite stone.
Najran is also famous for its numerous popular festivals and folklore dances. It is a
tourist city with a moderate climate, orchards and scenic views.
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