Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has made a stride in preserving its rich cultural legacy by registering 3,202 new heritage sites in the National Urban Heritage Register. This brings the total number of documented sites to 28,202. This is reported by
Arab News.
The newly recognised sites span various regions, showcasing the diversity of Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape. Among these are 16 sites in Riyadh, eight in Makkah, one in Qassim, two in the Eastern Province, 3,170 in Asir, two in Hail, one in Najran, and two in Baha.
This registration effort aligns with the Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law, alongside a directive from the commission’s board of directors authorising the CEO to oversee the registration and protection of heritage and archaeological locations.
To further enhance the documentation and preservation of Saudi Arabia’s heritage, the commission has called upon citizens and residents to participate in identifying unregistered sites.
By actively involving the public in these efforts, the Kingdom is fostering a shared sense of responsibility and pride in its cultural legacy, the source claims.
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