The traditional Saudi village of Dhahran Al Janub - in pictures

  • The old town of Dhahran Al Janub in south-west Saudi Arabia is known for its architecture. SPA
    The old town of Dhahran Al Janub in south-west Saudi Arabia is known for its architecture. SPA
  • The historic town features traditional mud-brick buildings. SPA
    The historic town features traditional mud-brick buildings. SPA
  • Traditional buildings in Dhahran Al Janub, Asir province, now lie empty, after residents moved to modern homes on the road between the cities of Abha and Najran. SPA
    Traditional buildings in Dhahran Al Janub, Asir province, now lie empty, after residents moved to modern homes on the road between the cities of Abha and Najran. SPA
  • Dhahran Al Janub has retained its charm thanks to its traditional architecture and artisanal crafts. SPA
    Dhahran Al Janub has retained its charm thanks to its traditional architecture and artisanal crafts. SPA
  • Pilgrims from Yemen used to stop at the town on their way to Makkah, about 750km to the north. SPA
    Pilgrims from Yemen used to stop at the town on their way to Makkah, about 750km to the north. SPA
  • Visitors can enter the traditional buildings, but tourism officials say that weather has damaged some of the structures. SPA
    Visitors can enter the traditional buildings, but tourism officials say that weather has damaged some of the structures. SPA
  • Mud-brick buildings in Dhahran Al Janub. SPA
    Mud-brick buildings in Dhahran Al Janub. SPA
  • Old structures in the Saudi town open a door to the past. SPA
    Old structures in the Saudi town open a door to the past. SPA