Saudi Arabia Registers 2,748 New Urban Heritage Sites
The total number of registered sites now stands at 36,919.
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission announced on Monday the registration of 2,748 new urban heritage sites on the National Register of Urban Heritage.
This addition brings the total to 36,919 registered sites across various regions of Saudi Arabia.
Among these newly registered sites are 635 in Makkah Region, eight in Eastern Province, 1,729 in Asir Region, 35 in Northern Borders Region, 340 in Al-Baha Region, and one in Hail Region.
The Heritage Commission highlighted that this action aligns with its strategic plan aimed at enhancing legal protection for these heritage sites, facilitating their rehabilitation and investment, and underscoring their historical and urban significance.
Public support is sought to identify and document additional heritage sites through the 'Archaeological Report' service accessible via official social media channels or by contacting the Unified Security Operations Center at 911.
This addition brings the total to 36,919 registered sites across various regions of Saudi Arabia.
Among these newly registered sites are 635 in Makkah Region, eight in Eastern Province, 1,729 in Asir Region, 35 in Northern Borders Region, 340 in Al-Baha Region, and one in Hail Region.
The Heritage Commission highlighted that this action aligns with its strategic plan aimed at enhancing legal protection for these heritage sites, facilitating their rehabilitation and investment, and underscoring their historical and urban significance.
Public support is sought to identify and document additional heritage sites through the 'Archaeological Report' service accessible via official social media channels or by contacting the Unified Security Operations Center at 911.
