Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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At the forty-sixth annual session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee, Ranked in
New Delhi, India, The Committee registered FAO Cultural Landscape
Archaeological area, Saudi Arabia, On the World Heritage List.
This highlights The eighth site of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the World Heritage List,
A testament to the state’s continued commitment to preserving its rich wealth.
Cultural Heritage.
Here, nearly 12,000 archaeological remains have been discovered, extending from
From prehistoric times to the late pre-Islamic era. The archaeological sites include:
Paleolithic and Neolithic tools used by early humans, pointed structures, and stone mounds
Circular buildings, Khashm Qarya – Holy Mountain, Funeral tombs
The stone mounds in the valley, the rock carvings, the oasis and its ancient water management.
The system, and the ruins of the city of Al-Faw village.
How to get there: Flynas and Flyadeal provide flights on this route,
It provides easy access to this historical site. One can rent a car or otherwise
You can take a taxi from Al Jawf to Al Faw. Basra Airport (BSR) is the closest airport to Al Faw.
You can drive from Basra (BSR) to Al Faw in 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Best Hotels: For a real experience, you’ll find old-fashioned guest houses near Al Faw,
Offering antique decor, local cuisine and cultural activities. Boudl Wadi Al Ula
Dawasir, Rest Night Hotel Apartments, Nakheel Moon Hotel Apartments and
Other hotels that can be found in Wadi Ad-Dawasir area
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Other things to see: Al Hazem Park, Al Mutraf Mosque, Old Emirate Palace,
Al-Hazim Park is some additional tourist attractions that can be seen here. Riyadh,
Jeddah, Medina and Mecca are a few cities we recommend visiting.
Best time to visit: November to February are the ideal months to visit.
Visit this place.
Tourism Figures: Tourism has proven to be an important contributor to
The country’s economy, with local and international tourists spending more than
250 billion riyals in 2023.
