Imagine a cultural treasure with the significance of Machu Picchu or Angkor Wat set in a natural landscape as stunning as the Grand Canyon. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, but has been barely excavated and has had virtually no tourists. It exists in the desert of Saudi Arabia. Last week, I, along with Indagare COO Eliza Harris, visited Mada'in Saleh, which has been called more compelling than Petra, and its 18 square miles include 140 monumental rock-hewn tombs dating back ...
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