Settlement of Khaybar - in pictures

  • An old fort in the Khaybar oasis, north-west Saudi Arabia. The area includes an oasis in a volcanic field north of Madinah. All photos: AFP
    An old fort in the Khaybar oasis, north-west Saudi Arabia. The area includes an oasis in a volcanic field north of Madinah. All photos: AFP
  • Khaybar is one of the oldest inhabited archaeological areas in the Arabian Peninsula.
    Khaybar is one of the oldest inhabited archaeological areas in the Arabian Peninsula.
  • The area is home to Khaybar Volcano Camp, which offers luxury accommodation and tourist activities.
    The area is home to Khaybar Volcano Camp, which offers luxury accommodation and tourist activities.
  • The remains of a home in the old town of Khaybar.
    The remains of a home in the old town of Khaybar.
  • A woman uses a traditional weaving loom in Khaybar oasis, which is helping to boost tourism in the kingdom.
    A woman uses a traditional weaving loom in Khaybar oasis, which is helping to boost tourism in the kingdom.
  • Teacher Saifi Al Shilali at the volcano camp. The Royal Commission for AlUla has opened prominent heritage sites in Khaybar.
    Teacher Saifi Al Shilali at the volcano camp. The Royal Commission for AlUla has opened prominent heritage sites in Khaybar.
  • Traditional stalls in the old town of the oasis.
    Traditional stalls in the old town of the oasis.
  • The Khaybar oasis, which has the highest rainfall in Saudi Arabia.
    The Khaybar oasis, which has the highest rainfall in Saudi Arabia.
  • An old fort in Khaybar, which is also famous for its stone structures dating back to the Bronze Age.
    An old fort in Khaybar, which is also famous for its stone structures dating back to the Bronze Age.
  • The volcano camp. Saudi Arabia has taken steps to attract more tourists to the kingdom.
    The volcano camp. Saudi Arabia has taken steps to attract more tourists to the kingdom.
  • The RCU aims to link the oases in AlUla, Taima and Khaybar to help turn the region into a vast living museum.
    The RCU aims to link the oases in AlUla, Taima and Khaybar to help turn the region into a vast living museum.
  • Forts and other old structures show the rich history of the region.
    Forts and other old structures show the rich history of the region.