The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains

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The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains is part of the Tentative list of Saudi Arabia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains comprise 7 properties that developed their agricultural culture in the shadow of this mountain range. They include historical beehives, cultivated terraces and oasis towns. The region benefits from the highest rainfall in Saudi Arabia.

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Full Name
The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains
Country
Saudi Arabia
Added
2023
Type
Cultural
Categories
Cultural Landscape - Continuing
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Site History

2023 Added to Tentative List

Site Links

Unesco Website: The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains
Beehives of Saudi Arabia’s Thought to be Over 1,000 Years Old

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The site has 7 locations

The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains: Kherfi Landscape and Historical Beehives (T)
The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains: Zee Ain Oasis and Village (T)
The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains: Asiri Highland Landscape: Tihan and Rabea Rufaida (T)
The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains: Asiri Highland Landscape: Qura Qaradah (T)
The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains: Tihama Mountain Landscape: Al-Bir Village (T)
The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains: Asiri Wadi Landscape: Wadi Thah and Wadi Huswah (T)
The Rural Cultural Landscapes of Sarawat Mountains: Wadi Reedah and its Fortress (T)

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