A total of 9,586 urban heritage sites have been added to the National Urban Heritage Register across Saudi Arabia. The registration occurred in two phases, starting with 3,000 sites and followed by 6,586 more, raising the total number of registered sites to 59,586.
According to SPA, the sites are distributed across several regions, including 4,363 in Aseer, 2,547 in Al-Baha, 1,755 in Makkah, and 673 in Najran. Other registrations include 169 sites in Riyadh, 21 in Hail, 19 in the Eastern Region, 13 in Qassim, 23 in Madinah, two in Tabuk, and one in the Northern Borders Region.
The Heritage Commission has called on residents and citizens to report unregistered sites or activities that might compromise site integrity. Reports can be made via the archaeological report service, official social media channels, branch offices, or by calling the Unified Security Operations Center at 911.
How many sites were added to the National Urban Heritage Register and what is the total? The Heritage Commission registered 9,586 new urban heritage sites through two consecutive phases. The first phase added 3,000 sites and the second added 6,586 sites. This expansion brings the total number of registered urban heritage sites across the various regions of Saudi Arabia to 59,586.
Which Saudi regions saw the highest number of new heritage site registrations? The Aseer Region had the highest number of registrations with 4,363 sites, followed by the Al-Baha Region with 2,547 sites. Other notable registrations include 1,755 sites in the Makkah Region and 673 sites in the Najran Region.
How can citizens report unregistered urban heritage sites or threats to their integrity? Reports can be submitted through the archaeological report service or via the official social media channels of the Heritage Commission. Additionally, people can visit commission branches and offices across the Kingdom or contact the Unified Security Operations Center by dialing 911.