Al-Saada in Al Ghayl, Saudi Arabia

There are few reasons why one would come all the way to Al-Ghayl, a village in the Al-Aflaj Governorate, around 300 kilometers from Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh. Perhaps you’re a fan of “Layla and Majnun,” a love story that has reminded many of “Romeo and Juliet” (although, unlike the Shakespearian tragedy, it actually took place some 1,300 years ago). Or, maybe, you’re just briefly stopping here before traveling to Abha. But, even then, you’d be calling at a town named “Layla,” situated on the highway... whereas Al-Ghayl remains hidden away from the main road, around 40 minutes by car f

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