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