The rocks are formed Thamud become castles, houses and tombs of the officials. Sculptures carvings and ornaments are very delicate, beautiful and stunning.
Thamud territory extending up to the region of Petra (Jordan). The difference, Petra has become the core of tourism commodities in addition to the Dead Sea Jordan.
Narrated in the Qur'an, in his day, Thamud has a remarkable architectural skill. Prophet Salih, the fifth prophet of the 25 prophets and apostles are written, sent by God Almighty, inviting them to bertauhid.
However, Thamud not accept the Prophet Salih granted. They asked for a miracle as evidence indicated that Salih is a messenger of God. Not only that. Beyond the limits of human fairness, they asked for a camel out of the slit rocks.
Prophet Salih prayed asking the Almighty. Her prayer was granted, and a she-camel out of the rock cracks. He then advised his people not to hurt the camel, let alone kill him. Wrath of God will sweep clean, if until the camels were killed. Thamood finally agreed to be the people of Prophet Salih.
Over time, one of his people and then reneged and reckless killing the camel. According to history, said the killer was a messenger with officials who lured the gift of a beautiful woman.
Prophet Salih incredible upset. He knew, Wrath of God will soon come up and down to earth scorching his people. Because, "miracles camel" is just a symbol of obedience to God Thamud.
After the incident, Thamud still challenging the Prophet Salih, because it turns out the punishment did not come upon them. Then, not long ago, the wrath of God came. Tornado with very cold air temperatures blanketed the days Thamud, accompanied by a devastating earthquake.
Finally, Thamud sink swallowed by the earth. Which left only a few houses and palaces rock as a result of their work.
Now, the site thousands of years it can still be enjoyed by pilgrims who come for sightseeing or simply the archaeologists with the aim of the study. Saudi Ministry of Tourism as an incentive to promote Salih Mada'en historical attractions in addition to Dir'iyah, the site of the old town of King Abdul Aziz, founder of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
