Mind-Blowing Pictures Show The Scale Of The Line Megacity Under Construction In Saudi Arabia

These images come hot on the heels of some impressive drone footage captured over the construction site.

This colossal project, known as The Line, is springing to life in the north-western part of Saudi Arabia as a key piece of the Neom development. 

This ambitious endeavor is set to stretch over an impressive 170km and will feature a variety of attractions including a ski resort and accommodations designated for the Saudi government.

Unveiled in 2022, The Line is expected to be a home for nine million people and stands out for its commitment to sustainability, aiming to operate entirely on renewable energy sources and maintain a carbon-neutral footprint.

The structure will soar 500 meters into the sky, distinguished by its sleek mirrored exterior. 

To put its size into perspective, it's about as large as the state of Massachusetts.

After the initial announcement, skepticism was rampant, with many doubting whether such an expansive and visionary city could actually come to fruition.

In response to the skeptics, COO Giles Pendleton has recently taken to sharing a series of the latest construction snapshots on LinkedIn to showcase the reality of Neom's progress.

"To all the naysayers questioning the remarkable work being done in Neom, take a look at these pictures," he posted. 

"From the mountains to the sea, this is a glimpse into the world's largest building site. You'll see the massive excavations for The Line, the future resort islands of Sindalah taking shape, and the innovative port and logistics hub, Oxagon, coming to life."

Just three weeks ago, Pendleton highlighted the extensive dewatering efforts that are making way for deeper excavations, particularly for a hidden marina that's in the works.

"We're seeing the spine station start to take shape, and the piling level for Marina modules is now visible," he mentioned, indicating significant progress.

The vision for this megacity comes from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, who has emphasized the urgent need to rethink urban living and address the livability and environmental challenges that cities around the globe face. 

"NEOM is leading the charge in finding creative and innovative solutions to these problems," he stated.

The prince has ambitiously slated the project's completion for 2030, though engineers have suggested that fully realizing this vision could take as much as 50 years.

Nevertheless, the project has not been without its controversies.

The human rights organization ALQST has reported troubling actions at the Neom site, including the forced eviction of three men who were later sentenced to death. 

According to ALQST, Shadli al-Huwaiti, Ibrahim al-Huwaiti, and Ataullah al-Huwaiti all faced this grim fate in October of the previous year, casting a shadow over the project's advancements.