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12 archaeological sites in Saudi Arabias Al-Ahsa World Heritage file

Author: ARAB NEWSSat, 2018-07-07 02:17ID: 1530919082014590900

JEDDAH: Archaeologist and adviser to the president of the SCTH, Ali Al-Ghabban, who is a supervisor for the file submitted to list Al-Ahsa as one of UNESCOs World Heritage Sites, said the file registered 12 archaeological sites in Al-Ahsa as a first stage.
Al-Ghabban said that 12 other archaeological sites, such as Al-Uqair Port and the center of Al-Hofuf, are being prepared to be included in the second stage.
“Al-Ahsa has enjoyed great attention since the days of the late King Abdul Aziz,” he said.
“To protect Al-Ahsa after the discovery of Ghawar oilfield, King Abdul Aziz took a strategic decision to keep all oil factories at a distance of 150 kilometers from Al-Ahsa.”

Main category: Saudi ArabiaTravelTags: Saudi ArabiaAl-Ahsa Oasis Dates with destiny as Al-Ahsa joins list of world treasuresSaudi Arabias Al-Ahsa desert oasis becomes UNESCO World Heritage site

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