Heritage Commission registers 9,586 new sites in national urban heritage record
Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has added 9,586 urban heritage sites to the national register, bringing the total to 59,586 across the Kingdom.
The Heritage Commission in Saudi Arabia has officially recorded 9,586 new urban heritage sites in the National Register of Urban Heritage, raising the total to 59,586 sites across the Kingdom. This registration, completed in two phases, includes 3,000 sites in the first phase and an additional 6,586 in the second. These newly added sites are spread throughout various regions, with notable concentrations in Asir (4,363), Najran (673), and Al-Baha (2,547).
The Commission's efforts aim to legally safeguard these sites, coordinate their preservation and rehabilitation, and facilitate their integration into urban planning and sustainable development initiatives. It also aims to bolster the accuracy, effectiveness, and dependability of the national register while promoting the use of these assets in cultural, tourism, and developmental projects.
The Commission urges citizens and residents to report any unregistered urban heritage sites or threats to their integrity through various channels, including the Archaeological Report service, official social media platforms, Commission branches, and the unified security operations center at 911. Community involvement is deemed crucial for discovering, protecting, and preserving the nation's heritage for forthcoming generations.
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