Seven Stunning UNESCO Sites to Add to Your Saudi Travel List
From rock-carved cities to lush oases, Saudi's UNESCO treasures will leave you with no choice but to extend your stay in the Kingdom.
From ancient trade routes to landscapes that stretch back millennia, Saudi Arabia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites aren’t just relics of the past—they are portals to worlds forgotten by time. Whether it’s the rock-carved tombs of Al-Ula standing as silent witnesses to a bygone civilization, or the untouched beauty of the Ḥimā Cultural Area, where desert dunes meet ancient petroglyphs, each site offers a chance to step into the past, feel the echoes of ancient civilizations, and experience nature at its most raw and untamed. Now that we’ve set the stage, here’s a closer look at the UNESCO treasures that make Saudi Arabia’s history and landscapes truly unforgettable.
Hegra Archaeological Site
At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah
The birthplace of the first Saudi dynasty, this historical district of 15th-century mud-brick palaces and forts once served as the political and cultural center of the Arabian Peninsula.
Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al Balad (Historic Jeddah)
Rock Art in the Ha'il Region
Ḥimā Cultural Area
‘Uruq Bani Ma’arid Protected Area
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