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WORLD HERITAGE SITES OF KINGDOM OF SAUDI
ARABIA RECOGNISED BY UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World
Heritage Committee
Rock Art of the Hail Region
Mada’in Saleh
Historic Jeddah
Al-Ahsa Oasis
At Turaif District
Rock Art of the Hail Region
Mada’in Saleh
Historic Jeddah
Al-Ahsa Oasis
At Turaif District
THE LARGEST PALM OASIS ON UNESCO’S LIST
Al Ahsa Oasis is a traditional oasis in the historical region of eastern Saudi Arabia
Al-Aḥsāʾ al-Ḥasāʾ Arabic: ٱلْحَسَاء
THE LARGEST PALM OASIS ON UNESCO’S LIST
Al Ahsa Oasis has become a World Heritage site in 2018.
Al-Hasa has over 2 million palm trees
due to the abundance of water, and freshwater springs.
On the banks of this oasis are many agricultural projects
SPRINGS AND FRESHWATER SOURCES
by more than 60 artesian springs of both hot and cold water.
The millions of date palm trees in Al-Hasa Oasis are irrigated
Al-Ahsa Oasis is an Evolving Cultural Landscape
JAWATHA MOSQUE
Jawatha Mosque was built in the seventh year of hijra and is still
used for praying
JABL AL-QARAH (MOUNTAIN OF AL-QARAH)
This area provides a cool haven in the heat of summer and a warm escape in winter.
Jabal Qarah is 732ft (225m) above sea level.
SUQ AL-QAYSARIYAH
Suq Al-Qaysariyah is The oldest market in the Arabian Gulf
AL-UQAIR PORT
Is The oldest port in the world dating back 1,500 years
QASR SAHOOD
Qasr Sahood is a palace in the Al-Hazem district of Al-Mubarraz City built during
Ottoman rule.
Mada’in Saleh (Arabic: صالح مدائن , madāʼin Ṣāliḥ)
Is 400 km north-west of Medina
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008
Mada’in Saleh (Arabic: صالح مدائن , madāʼin Ṣāliḥ)
The archaeological site was proclaimed
Madain Saleh was once a thriving city along an ancient spice trade route
Elephant Rock Elephant Rock is 50 meters above ground is a magnet for tourists.
Madain Saleh offers a treasure trove for history buffs.
Large portions of Madain Saleh have yet to be excavated
This region is carved from the mountains and rocks.
MADAIN SALEH’S TOMBS
Madain Saleh’s tombs are stunningly well preserved
TOMB INSCRIPTIONS
Lives of the Nabatean civilization
Madain Saleh was the second largest Nabatean city after Petra
AT-TURAIF DISTRICT
IN AD- DIRIYAH DISTRICT
(ARABIC: الدرعية)
Ad-Diriyah, is a town in Saudi Arabia located on the north-western outskirts
of the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
It was declared as a UNESCO site in 2010
and has undergone 15 years of restoration, bringing it back to life
Old ruins in Diriyah
Ad Diriyah was the original home of the Saudi Royal Family
The ruins of the old city of Diriyah lay
on either side of the narrow valley known as Wadi Hanifa
Salwa Palace
Salwa Palace was the residence and first home of the Al Saud Amirs and Imams
during the First Saudi State
with parts of it running along the edges of the beautiful
Wadi Hanifa valley.
Salwa Palace and the city wall, made of mud-bricks,
Saad bin Saud Palace
One of the largest palaces on the site and several stories high
The Guest House and At-Turaif Bath House
The Guest House is a traditional building consisting of a number of small
courtyards surrounded by rooms
AL – ZAWIHRA MOSQUE
It became a center for religious education.
Al-Balad is the historical area of Jeddah, the second largest city of Saudi Arabia. Balad can
literally be translated as "The Town."
HISTORIC JEDDAH
السياحة السعودية
to be listed in UNESCO's World Heritage site and it was accepted on 2014
In 2009 Al-Balad was nominated by Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities
Khushk on Bavt Haseef roof. Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
Jeddah’s famous Al-Khalil Museum
Historic Jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea
Jeddahs' historic Al-Balad area
Beit Bajanaid It was built in 1881
ROCK ART
IN THE HA'IL REGION (ARABIC: الفنون الصخرية في منطقة حائل)
The rock art includes two components situated in the desert of the Ha'il Region
It is 10,000 years old stunning heritage site in Saudi Arabia to be inscribed on the
UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites in 2015
which lays 90km northwest of the city of Ha’il
First
There’s the “Jabel Umm Sinman” at Jubbah,
The “jabal al-manjor” and “raat at shuwaymis” that are 250 km south of
the city ha’il
Second
“It has Numerous representations
of human and animal figures covering 10,000 years of history”
Rich cultural heritage
of so-called bedouin or desert dwellers can be seen
representing ancient ideology can be seen
“Naturalistic, schematic, abstract, mythical, and mystical images
Voice given by Wania Zainab of Class IV Asifa Sajeev of Class IV Amelia Emmanuel of Class IV Rifa Khanam of Class IV Mysha Wamiq of Class IV Arleen Jeevarathnam of Class IV Ida Maria of Class IV Ann Mariya of Class IV Batool Mohamed of Class IV
Directed by Ms. Shashikala Joshi
Voice given by
Mayar of Class III Misba Arissa of Class III Aleena Jahir of Class III Maryam of Class III Nashwa of Class III Fatma of Class III Sanvi of Class III Gana Sharif of Class III Tazeem Fatima of Class III Alisha Kabir of Class III