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⌖ Archaeological Sites
Hegra (Mada'in Salih)
1st century BC
◉ UNESCO World Heritage (2008)
The largest Nabatean settlement after Petra. With 131 monumental rock tombs, it is Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO site.
Al-Ula
6th century BC
◉ UNESCO Tentative List
An ancient trade city on the Incense Route. Capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms, it contains thousands of years of rock inscriptions.
Diriyah
15th century
◉ UNESCO World Heritage (2010)
The birthplace of the Saudi State. The At-Turaif district showcases the finest examples of Najdi architecture.
Verified country dossier · 27 July 2026
ArkeoExpo · Saudi Arabia
Desert oases, rock-cut tombs and caravan networks
8World Heritage properties
The Saudi Arabia file now connects Hegra (Mada'in Salih), Al-Ula and Diriyah through chronology, settlement form, production, belief, exchange and conservation. The sites are not collapsed into one period or cultural system; each is read through its own material and historical context.
Chronology and archaeological context
In oasis and desert landscapes, water management, caravan movement, defence and seasonal use belong to one system. Wells, channels, fields and routes matter alongside monuments.
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Hegra (Mada'in Salih)
Period
1st century BC
Heritage / protection record
UNESCO World Heritage (2008)
Context in this file
The largest Nabatean settlement after Petra. With 131 monumental rock tombs, it is Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO site.
In oasis and desert landscapes, water management, caravan movement, defence and seasonal use belong to one system. Wells, channels, fields and routes matter alongside monuments.
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