UNESCO World Heritage in Saudi Arabia

Overview

Saudi Arabia has seven properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, reflecting the depth of the Kingdom's cultural and natural heritage.

Hegra

Hegra (Mada'in Salih), inscribed in 2008, is the southernmost Nabataean city, with more than a hundred monumental rock-cut tombs. It is the Kingdom's first World Heritage property.

Diriyah

The At-Turaif district of Diriyah, inscribed in 2010, was the seat of the first Saudi state and preserves Najdi mud-brick architecture.

Historic Jeddah

Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah, inscribed in 2014, preserves the coral-stone houses and merchant architecture of the Red Sea port.

Al-Ahsa Oasis

The Al-Ahsa Oasis, inscribed in 2018, is the largest oasis in the world, with gardens, canals and historic settlements.

Rock art of Hail

The rock art of the Hail region, inscribed in 2015, includes thousands of petroglyphs spanning ten thousand years.

Al-Ula and Uruq Bani Ma'arid

The Al-Ula cultural landscape was inscribed in 2024, and the Uruq Bani Ma'arid protected area, part of the Empty Quarter, was inscribed in 2023 as a natural property.