 Camel riding in the desert (above); A street in Hofuf (below); Digging for desert roses (right)  |
 Traditionally a country of bedouins, Saudi Arabia is a country of vast distances, huge expanses of desert and ancient forts and citadels. The most important and most photographed site in the Eastern region is Tarut Fort built in the 16th century.
In Hofuf there's the Oasis, the Camel markets and souks, and an interesting museum here as well as at Dammam and Riyadh. Be sure to visit the Bedouin Market at Nairiyah.
To visit virtually any fort, ruin or archaeological site in the Kingdom you must first obtain a permit, a laborious task since they can only be obtained from two locations - The Department of Antiquities at Riyadh Museum or the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Dammam. These can take one to two days to issue.
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