سؤال قراءة ستيب محلول — الإشارة والمرجعية (تدريب 6527)

(1) In 2008, Mada’inSaleh was made a UNESCO World Heritage site. This means that it has become recognized as a place of historical and cultural importance in the world. It is the only one of Saudi Arabia’s 4,000 archeological sites to be honored in this way. (2) Mada’inSaleh is located about 400 kilometers north-west of Medina. Its early history is well known by all Muslims. The Holy Quran tells us how its people were punished by Allah. The site had been settled by the tribe of Thamud. When prophet Saleh – Peace be upon him – warned them to stop their bad practices and to obey Allah. They refused to listen to him. They killed a sacred camel that was sent to them. Finally. He – peace be upon him- told the Thamud that if they did not change their ways and repent in three days. They would be destroyed. They disbelieved and paid no attention to his words. So he – peace be upon him – and the true believers left the city. The rest were all killed by terrible lightning and an earthquake. (3) The buildings and monuments that we can see today at Mada’inSaleh are from a later time and are remnants of the great Nabatean Kingdom. Other famous buildings of this civilization are found in northern Syria and in Petra in Jordan. Which was the Nabatean capital. The Nabateans also developed a system of agriculture by digging wells and storing water underground. At Mada’inSaleh. There are wonderful examples of their rock- cut tombs. The facades decorated with elaborately carved designs. The dry desert climate has helped to preserve the buildings and keep them in excellent condition. According to Paragraph (1), why is Mada’inSaleh important in Saudi Arabia and the world