Al-Faw

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Al-Faw Pre-Islamic City in Central Arabia (Qariah) is part of the Tentative list of Saudi Arabia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

Al-Faw is a village on the outskirts of the Empty Quarter. It was an important stop-over for trade caravans for centuries. It was part of the ancient civilization of Kindah, with its own culture and ancient temples.

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Site Info

Full Name
Al-Faw Pre-Islamic City in Central Arabia (Qariah)
Country
Saudi Arabia
Added
2015
Type
Cultural
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Site History

2015 Revision

Renomination of 1988 TWHS

2015 Added to Tentative List

Site Links

Unesco Website: Al-Faw Pre-Islamic City in Central Arabia (Qariah)
Wiki on Qaryat al-Faw

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The site has 3 locations

Al-Faw Pre-Islamic City in Central Arabia (Qariah): Resdiential Area (T)
Al-Faw Pre-Islamic City in Central Arabia (Qariah): Market/Souq (T)
Al-Faw Pre-Islamic City in Central Arabia (Qariah): Royal Tombs (T)

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