Saudi Arabia

The UNESCO sites in Saudi Arabia highlight human and natural history in a desert environment, as well as the country’s role as the home of the Islamic holy city of Makkah. Click on the map or use the list below to see more.

Hegra Archaeological Site (al-Hijr / Madā ͐ in Ṣāliḥ)
An ancient Nabatean town with a number of massive rock-cut tombs from the 1st century AD.

Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape

At-Turaif District in ad-Dir’iyah

Ḥimā Cultural Area

Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah

Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

‘Uruq Bani Ma’arid

The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area