As announced by the Saudi Heritage Commission on Sunday, 5,969 new urban heritage sites have been registered. These are under the National Urban Heritage Register, and it brings the total number of sites to 34,171 in Saudi Arabia. As per a report by the Saudi Gazette, this is a big development, and the registration happened on June 22, which reflects its richness and diversity.
5,969 New Urban Heritage Sites Registered
Reflecting the diversity and richness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 5,969 new urban heritage sites were registered in the National Urban Heritage Register. These included several sites, which were situated across different parts of the kingdom. The Riyadh Region includes 258 sites, Makkah Region includes 483 sites, Asir Region includes 3893 sites, Qassim Region includes 761 sites, Al-Baha Region includes 499 sites, Jazan Region includes 8 sites, Hail Region includes 60 sites, Eastern Province includes 3 sites, and Al-Jouf Region includes 4 sites.
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Extending The Scope Of Legal Protection For Such Sites
It is worth mentioning that these registrations have been made in accordance with the regulations, which relate to Antiquities, Museums, and Urban Heritage Law. Not to mention, it also aligns with the decision of the Heritage Commission’s Board of Directors. This commission has, however, already emphasised that this step is a part of its plan to expand the scope of legal protection for such sites. The development comes after there was an earlier registration of 3,202 new sites by the Heritage Commission, as previously revealed by the SPA. In fact, citizens and residents have been urged to report heritage sites that may not yet be registered through the Balagh platform.
As such, recognition of these heritage sites enables rehabilitation in such a way that it enhances the national identity. In the same breath, this will also help to highlight the cultural and historical value, making it a living testament to the architectural heritage of Saudi Arabia. Isn’t this a great development? Well, go ahead and share this news with your buddies as well, we are sure they would also want to know about this!
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