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Ancient Saudi city of Qurh a historic stop for pilgrim and trade caravans

Ancient Saudi city of Qurh a historic stop for pilgrim and trade caravans

  • Qurh was capital of Wadi Al-Qura, a center for Arab markets
  • Architectural features date back to the early Islamic periods
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