Interesting facts about life in Saudi Arabia. Photo

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Интересные факты о жизни в Саудовской Аравии. ФотоOne of the most closed countries in the world.

Until today, Saudi Arabia remains one of the most closed tourist countries. To visit her, not being a Muslim – is no easy task, because tourist visas to enter the country simply does not exist. Reportage photographer Eric Lafforgue managed to visit the Kingdom and to make unique images that shed light on how to live Arabians.

At the end of December, information appeared that the government of Saudi Arabia plans to issue a tourist visa since the beginning of 2018. This statement was made by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

A few years ago the government of the Kingdom stopped issuing tourist visas, but before that let tourists to obtain short-term visas. The opportunity took advantage of the photographer-traveler Eric Lafford, and brought it from their trip many images depicting the everyday life of local residents.

Eric Lafford convinced that the country is conservative, particularly for entry into the territory of the state acted strict rules. It was forbidden to take any alcohol and even sweets with liqueur fillings, non-Muslim religious items, books, pornography, gambling, and medicines containing codeine.

1. Restricted area

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The arch is set on the border of a large city in Jeddah, which is part of the district of Mecca. To cross border to non-Muslims is prohibited, violation of this rule can be punished with imprisonment or even execution.

2. House where doors are open

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In Saudi Arabia it is believed that if the door of the house opened, there you can safely go. Owners will always offer a guest tea.In the house of the traveler are more likely to serve Indians who work as domestic help. Women never come out and will not seem on the eyes. Such structure is typical for small villages.

3. Inside the tent in the desert

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The nomadic way of life was transformed in the modern world, wealthy residents of Saudi Arabia still do not mind to spend a few days during a holiday or a weekend in their tents. However, these tents are equipped with all the luxuries: TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators.

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4. Falconry

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Falconry is impressive: in the skies release the dove, which ought to catch a predator. The hunter follows the bird on the SUV. Fight takes less than a minute: flight of the Falcon rapid. As a reward he gets to the head and heart of a dove. The cost of Falcon-hunter – about 20 thousand dollars, so this hobby can afford only very wealthy people.

5. Camels

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In Saudi Arabia, camels are treated with great reverence. The breeding of these animals brings good income to the farmers.

6. Cave paintings

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In Saudi Arabia you can find many prehistoric petroglyphs, many of them still do not become Museum values, and are under the scorching sun in the desert.

7. Camel milk

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Saudis are generous. When meeting with Bedouin travelers are guaranteed to hear a proposal to try foam camel milk. It is believed that this milk is very useful, because it is rich in protein. It can be bought in any store. The Saudis even believe that camel milk can save you from cancer.

8. The abundance of dates

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Saudi Arabia is the third largest producer of dates in the world, so kiosks with these dried fruits can be seen everywhere. Palm tree has long been a symbol of this country. To buy the figs quietly, without fear of inaccurate weights or other gimmicks from the sellers local police strictly ensures that trade was fair.

9. The lives of women

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Only women will be able to speak, is the emigrant, who moved to Saudi Arabia from other countries.

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In Saudi Arabia women are deprived of many rights and freedoms. For example, to go out can a woman only wearing the Abaya – a long dress with sleeves. To be active, a woman can only be with the permission of the men of her guard, husband, brother or father. Just so she can have a Cup of coffee on the summer terrace cafe, to go to the pool, to have an interview at University, to go to a meeting with a man who is not a relative, to travel and even to ride a bike.

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10. The life of men

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On the market in Najran holster for weapons is one of the most popular goods.

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In the South, accustomed to seeing a lot of drivers driving who are still just kids. It is significant that Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are forbidden to drive. This is not said in any law, but in the case of an unauthorized decision to get behind the wheel, and the woman and her guardian will have to pay a large fine.

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Men in a special gesture can touch each other noses like the Eskimos, but can go hand. Not to be confused with such manifestations of affection with homosexuality. Same-sex relationships as illegitimate marriages in Saudi Arabia is strictly prohibited.

11. Village life

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Many imagine the Kingdom as a wealthy country, immersed in luxury. But in fact, it not only has rich people, but people with average incomes, and the poor. The photo is of a man who works on the site. His life is simple: the camel moves the machine to crush the sesame seeds to produce sesame oil.

12. Architecture

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Long men build houses of mud bricks, and decorated buildings are made by women. The walls of the houses decorated and the outside and inside. Such houses are even recognized as UNESCO cultural heritage.

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The old part of the city is recognized as a unique, but completely deserted. The house awaken memories of a Thousand and one nights. Wooden balconies with bars, adorned with beautiful ornaments (mashrabia), allowed women to remain unnoticed in the moment when they were watching what was happening outside.

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13. Unusual monuments

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Coffee pot height 20 meters and a Cup of coffee.

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