Saudi welcomes 8th site on UNESCO World Heritage List
Saudi is a land with a long history and a crucial crossroad between west and east bustling with important trade routes. It is a land that has been inhabited for millennia, a land of living wonders, and where ancient civilizations many of which are lost today flourished. It is a land where the tales of the past still influence the present.
Discover Saudi’s newest World Heritage Site: The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area:
Set in a strategic point of the ancient trade routes that used to crisscross the Heart of Arabia and abruptly abandoned around the 5th century CE, the site of Al-Faw – which includes the vestige of the city of Qaryat al-Faw – is full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered. This historic site offers a captivating glimpse into the rich heritage and culture o...