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Sacred Heritage SiteAncient Arabian religionWorld Heritage Site — The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area (2024)
Al-Faw Archaeological Cultural Landscape
المنظر الثقافي لمنطقة الفاو الأثرية · Qaryat al-Faw · Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw
UNESCO heritage landscape incorporating an ancient sacred mountain and funerary monuments.
Sacred Place Overview
About Al-Faw Archaeological Cultural Landscape
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Al-Faw lies near the Empty Quarter and preserves the remains of Qaryat al-Faw, tombs, inscriptions, ancient caravan structures and Khashm Qaryah sacred mountain.
Sacred Place at a Glance
A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.
Place TypeSacred Heritage Site
Religious TraditionAncient Arabian religion
LocationAl-Faw, Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia
HeritageWorld Heritage Site — The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area (2024)
Governing BodySaudi Heritage Commission; National Centre for Wildlife
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionAncient Arabian religion
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Historical Record
UNESCO inscribed the cultural landscape in 2024 for evidence of long-term occupation and exchange from prehistoric times through late antiquity.
Sacred Tradition
The mountain carvings and cultic evidence are studied as expressions of ancient Arabian religious practice; they do not substantiate a present-day shrine tradition.
Editorial Context
The sacred mountain is a component of the wider UNESCO-inscribed landscape; no duplicate standalone record created. Coordinates are UNESCO World Heritage property reference coordinates, not the entrance or a particular ancient monument. The archaeological landscape is within Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate, not within the city centre.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 2024) · World Heritage Site — The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area (2024)
How to Reach
Road, rail, air and local-access information where documented.
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Information Status
- Status
- Unverified
- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre