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A Saudi Village Was Just Named One Of The Best Tourism Villages In The World
Also known as Gingerbread Village, Rijal Almaa is officially one of the best villages in the world and it’s obvious why
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Located in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia, the village dates back more than 900 years and has the most beautiful architecture. The clay-like buildings make the village look like gingerbread houses straight out of a movie. The United Nations World Tourism Organization included this beautiful village among their list of most beautiful villages, and praised the region for it’s unique culture.
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Rijal Alma’s literal translation is “the brightest men”, which evidently is inspired by their unique clothing. The village was once an ancient trade network that linked Yemen, Makkah and Madinah.
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