Stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Saudi Arabia

Al-Ahsa OasisThis is the largest oasis in the world, with an area of 85 sq km and 2.3 million date palms. The gardens, canals, springs and historical buildings represent traces of continued human settlement from the Neolithic period.At-Turaif DistrictThis historic district in Ad-Dir'iyah, north-west of Riyadh, was the original home of the Saudi royal family and the country's first capital from 1727 until Ottoman control of the area in 1818.Al-Hijr Archaeological SiteFormerly known as Hegra, this site is the largest conserved area of the Nabataean civilisation south of Petra in Jordan. It features well-preserved monumental tombs dating from the 1st century BCE to the 1st century AD.Ḥimā Cultural AreaThe Ḥimā Cultural Area contains a substantial collection of rock art images depicting hunting, fauna, flora and lifestyles in a cultural continuity of 7,000 years. Historic JeddahAl-Balad is the historic centre of Jeddah and an outstanding reflection of the Red Sea architectural tradition. The style is characterised by imposing tower houses decorated by large wooden Roshan built in the late 19th century.Rock Art In The Ha'il RegionThe rock art here includes two components in the desert of the Ha'il Region: Om Sinman mountain at the city of Jubbah and al-Manjor and Raat at Al-Shuwaymis. An ancient population left traces of their passings in petroglyphs on the rock's surface, which holds 8,000 years of history.‘Uruq Bani Ma’aridThis is a protected area in southern Saudi Arabia on the western edge of the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter). The site is notable for the reintroduction of iconic desert animals, including the Arabian oryx and Arabian sand gazelle. Al-Faw Archaeological AreaAs the ancient capital of the Kindah kingdom, the Qaryat Al Faw archeological site contains nearly 12,000 remains, including residential houses, markets, roads, cemeteries, temples and water wells.6 Unmissable Experiences In Saudi Arabia To Book Via Travel ToursRead more