Heritage Commission Approves 500 Sites in Urban Heritage Register

The Heritage Commission today announced the approval of the registration and classification of 500 new sites in the urban heritage register, bringing to a total of 4,540 registered diverse urban heritage sites in various regions of the Kingdom reflecting the historical depth of this land, which has witnessed the succession of different civilizations for thousands of years. The new sites were registered in various regions of the Kingdom, including Riyadh with 413 sites, 39 in Makkah, 25 in Al-Baha, six in Hail, five in Jazan, four in Aseer, and two sites in each of the Eastern, Najran, and Al-Jouf regions. Tabuk and Qassim regions also registered one site each. The Heritage Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to the preservation of the Kingdom's historical and cultural heritage by continuing to register and document archaeological and heritage sites throughout the year. The commission is also actively engaged in the exploration and registration of new sites that reflect the richness and diversity of the Kingdom's cultural heritage, as well as the development of management, conservation, and protection plans for these sites to guarantee their survival and sustainability within a comprehensive strategy to elevate the Kingdom's status as a global destination for heritage and culture. Source: Saudi Press Agency