Assouline – Alula

Hidden deep within the sand of time lies the ancient oasis of Alula. Set on a vast, enigmatic landscape, the valley of Alula is an age-old crossroads in a northwest Saudi Arabia, a vital stop on the traditional trade path known as the incense Route. The spectacular landscape of the area has been created by the combined forces of nature and of a man, for in the around its volcanic plateaus and sandstone canyons successive waves of civilizations have left their mark.