One of Saudi’s archaeological sites has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.
Al Faw, found southwest of Riyadh, became the Kingdom’s eighth UNESCO World Heritage Site on Saturday July 27, 2024.
Found in Wadi Ad Dawasri, near the intersection of the Empty Quarter and the Tuwaiq mountain range, is Al Faw.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Al Faw Saudi UNESCO World Heritage Site
Home to almost 12,000 archaeological remains and boasting a history of human habitation dating back over 6,000 years, the site was once used as an ancient trade route of the Arabian Peninsula.
Abandoned in the fifth century, Al Faw Saudi has remain from prehistoric times to late the pre-Islamic era. It also feature paleolithic and neolithic tools, the mountain of Khashm Qaryah, rock carving, an ancient water management system and the forgotten city of Qaryat Al Faw.
Saudi is no stranger to UNESCO World Heritage Sites includes:
- Al Hijr – added to UNESCO’s list in 2008
- At-Turaif in Diriyah – added to UNESCO’s list in 2010
- Historic Jeddah (Al Balad) – added to UNESCO’s list in 2014
- Rock Art in Hail – added to UNESCO’s list in 2015
- Al Ahsa Oasis – added to UNESCO’s list in 2018
- Hima Cultural Area – added to UNESCO’s list in 2021
- Uruq Bani Maarid Protected Area – added to UNESCO’s list in 2023
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You can learn more about Saudi’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites here. The Chedi is also opening in AlUla’s UNESCO Site site of Hegra.
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