The Saudi Heritage Commission announced on Sunday the approval of the registration and classification of 500 new sites in the urban heritage register, bringing the total to 4,540, reflecting the deep history of the Kingdom, which has witnessed successive civilizations for thousands of years.
The new sites were registered in various regions of the Kingdom, including Riyadh with 413 sites, 39 in Makkah, 25 in Al-Baha, six in Hail, five in Jazan, four in Aseer, and two sites in each of the Eastern, Najran, and Al-Jouf regions. Tabuk and Qassim regions also registered one site each.
The Heritage Commission reiterated its commitment to the preservation of the Kingdom's historical and cultural heritage by continuing to register and document archaeological and heritage sites throughout the year.
The commission is actively engaged in the exploration and registration of new sites that reflect the richness and diversity of the Kingdom's cultural heritage.
It is also keen on developing management, conservation, and protection plans for these sites to ensure their survival within a comprehensive strategy to elevate the Kingdom's status as a global destination for heritage and culture.
