The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization extends its sincere congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the inscription of the “Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area” on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
“Al-Faw Archaeological Area” is situated in Wadi Al-Dawasir Governorate, south of Riyadh Region. It covers a protected area of 50 square kilometers with a buffer zone spanning 275 square kilometers. The site is located at the intersection of the Empty Quarter desert and Tuwaiq Mountain terrain, forming a narrow corridor known as "Al-Faw."
ALECSO stands ready, as always, to provide its experience and expertise to all Arab States for the preservation and inscription of heritage properties.
