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Place in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
The Old Town is an archaeological site near al-‘Ulā, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia. It is known as al-Dirah. Inside al-Dīrah are ancient heritage buildings, mosques (masjid), and markets, dating back about seven centuries, currently under restoration development. This town is 22 kilometres (14 mi) away from Hegra. The heritage town looks like a single building due to the crowding of its 870 residential units, along with more than 400 shops and five town squares. These units are separated by narrow and winding alleys. The town is divided into two districts: al-Shqīq in the north and al-Ḥilf in the south.
