How Saudi Arabia Started a 170 km City by Digging a Hole — Then Stopped

Engineers drilled piles up to 70 metres deep and pumped 90,000 cubic metres of groundwater an hour to start The Line, NEOM's 170 km city in Saudi Arabia. Three villages were cleared to make room. Then the plan shrank to 2.4 km. In 2026, work stopped. Nobody lives there. #TheLine #NEOM #SaudiArabia #Megaproject #Engineering #Megastructure #Documentary DISCLAIMER _______________ This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.