The Kingdom of Dadan and Lihyan is one of the oldest Arab kingdoms, established in Al-Hijr in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia (present-day AlUla). The kingdom went through several historical stages, beginning as the Kingdom of Dadan before evolving into the Kingdom of Lihyan, which flourished as a major cultural and trading hub.
The first phase of the Lihyanite Kingdom spanned between 2000 BC – 1700 BC, followed by the second phase from 1300 BC – 900 BC to 200 BC. The third phase marked its independence from the Nabataeans, lasting between 107 AD – 150 AD. Throughout these stages, the kingdom played a pivotal role in ancient Arabian history, serving as a vital center for trade and culture along caravan routes.
With Wadi Trip, you can visit the sites of the Kingdom of Dadan and Lihyan as part of our AlUla tours, where you will discover the legacy of an authentic Arab civilization whose influence lasted for centuries and whose remains still stand today.
