In 1916 the British Arabist Gertrude Bell paid tribute to Abdul-Aziz ibn Saud. “He is splendid to look at,” she wrote, “one of the most striking personalities I have ever encountered…he combines his qualities as a soldier with a grasp of statehood which is yet more highly prized.”The "little sister" to Jordan's ancient city of Petra, Meda'in Salah is one of the least-known ruins in the world. The second major hub of the second century Nabatean Empire, it has over 130 tombs carved out of red-cliff walls. Earlier this year it was named Saudi Arabia's first World Heritage Site.Source: Forbes Picture: Forbes
