Tourist destinations attract visitors during the "Most Beautiful Winter" campaign
Emirati landmarks on the UNESCO list... boasting history and picturesque nature
Dhayah Fort is one of the most impressive and important sites in Ras Al Khaimah.
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Sir Bu Nair Island is a unique nature reserve.
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Al Bidiyah Mosque in Fujairah is one of the most important historical monuments in the Emirates.
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The inclusion of Emirati sites on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and on its preliminary list reflects the cultural and cultural value of archaeological and natural sites in the Emirates, and enhances efforts to stimulate cultural tourism in the country.
The UAE is aware of the importance of preserving and documenting cultural, natural and archaeological sites, as one of the main components of the local heritage, which prompted it to work closely to register the most important of these sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which came as a cultural memory that accommodates the interaction and convergence of many human civilizations.
The sites included in the list, or those included in the preliminary list, are a destination for visitors from inside the country and tourists from abroad, as the invitation to visit them at these times of the year coincides with the campaign “The Most Beautiful Winter in the World”, whose third edition comes under the slogan “Our Heritage”. It seeks to highlight the components of the heritage and national identity, and the system of authentic Emirati inherited values.
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Al Ain Oasis, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is a destination for visitors from the local community and tourists alike, who enjoy exploring the educational environmental center and wandering among a wide range of shaded paths among more than 147,000 palm trees. A vast area where about 100 species of plants grow, in addition to a number of productive farms.
While the largest archaeological site of the Bronze Age in the Emirates is located in the Hili area in Al Ain, and it dates back to the beginning of the third millennium BC, and continued until the beginning of the second millennium without interruption.
And while the Hafeet civilization dates back to the beginning of the Bronze Age in the Emirates, as the excavations conducted by the Danish mission since 1959 showed that man had settled in the Al Ain region since the end of the fourth millennium BC, the “tombs of Bida Bint Saud” are considered one of the most important monuments in Al Ain , As it was erected on the tops and slopes of this height, and there are more than 40 stone tombs built of inconsistent stones.
on the preliminary list
And 12 Emirati sites have passed the requirements for their inclusion in the preliminary list of World Heritage Sites of the "UNESCO", as they are now candidates for approval on the official list of World Heritage Sites.
The UAE's efforts in this field come within the framework of its keenness to preserve the authentic heritage, which is considered a basic pillar of the modern state, a feature of the distinctive features of the local community, and an essential element in shaping the national identity. Therefore, efforts to register heritage elements received unlimited support from various stakeholders. in the state.
The 12 sites nominated to enter the list are:
"Mother of Fire"
Located off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Umm Al Nar Island is an archaeological site with significant discoveries that helped shed light on the life, culture and way of life of the people of the Emirates during the Bronze Age.
The small island was a large settlement that played an active role in regional trade, as the artifacts discovered showed that its inhabitants were trading with the people of distant civilizations, such as ancient Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley Civilization.
"coastal sabkha"
The coastal sabkha is located in Abu Dhabi, south of the islands of Dabeya and Abu al-Abyad. It is the only complete sabkha in the world that includes four main layers of flats all present in one location, as this habitat does not only represent a traditional blue carbon ecosystem, but is also likely to be the origin of the historical soil stock. of carbon.
Al Bidiyah Mosque
Al Bidiyah Mosque in Fujairah is one of the most prominent historical monuments in the Emirates. Its construction dates back to the year 1446. It is distinguished by its small area, and its unique architectural and structural design in roofing. Wood was not used to raise its roof, but rather depends on a column in its middle, carrying the four domes of the mosque in Wonderful engineering system.
"role site"
The site of Al-Dur Al-Athrila was one of the largest local settlements on the coast of Umm Al-Quwain, during the Roman era, with an area of about two square kilometers, and flourished during the late first century BC until the third century AD.
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek was and still is the beating heart of the city. It is a tongue in the Arabian Gulf that separates the old city of Dubai into two parts: Deira and Bur Dubai. A series of modern architectural buildings overlook its sides, and other edifices of heritage architectural buildings that reflect the essence of the past, represented in the historical areas that It includes approximately 192 heritage buildings.
The creek continues its extension towards the Wildlife Reserve in Ras Al Khor, which houses more than 20,000 waterfowl of 67 species, and more than 500 different species of plants and animals.
"Sir Bu Nair"
Sir Bu Nair Island is located in Sharjah, 65 kilometers from the coast of the UAE on the Arabian Gulf, and extends over an area of 13 square kilometers. It is a unique natural reserve, and it has been a natural refuge for turtles for more than 2,000 years.
«Heart of Sharjah»
The Heart of Sharjah region contains a large number of historical and archaeological sites, each of which reflects a historical value, as it bears witness to the convergence of human civilizations in this region.
"Central Region"
The Central Region uniquely reflects the history of the region that extends in a mountainous region surrounded by harsh desert conditions.
The region conveys the ingenuity of the inhabitants in adapting and coexisting with different environmental conditions and factors, from the Paleolithic Age.
Julphar
Julfar Commercial City is located in Ras Al Khaimah, close to the Strait of Hormuz, and includes fertile lands that are among the largest arable areas, and palm gardens. Due to the recurrence of natural changes in Julfar’s environment and land use, many important archaeological sites have become directly linked to the city. .
"Include"
The Shamal region represents a dense archaeological landscape that extends along the foothills of the Ras Al Khaimah Mountains for more than three kilometers, and is characterized by gravel plains with “acacia” forests. It includes more than 100 prehistoric tombs, prehistoric settlements, and a medieval palace dating back to the Wadi period. Market (2000-1600 BC).
"Diyat"
Daya area is one of the most impressive and important sites in Ras Al Khaimah in terms of its geographical location and cultural scene, as it is surrounded by steep mountains that reach a height of 850 meters on three sides, and among the most important different landscapes, archaeological sites and historical sites in Daya: the lake, palm gardens And the fort, and the fort of Dhayah.
"The Red Island"
The 45-hectare Al-Jazirah Al-Hamra was originally located within the bay off the southern coast of Ras Al-Khaimah, the southeastern tip being roughly connected to the mainland, and accessible most of the time.
The narrow alleys of Al Jazirat Al Hamra connect a group of houses with courtyards, which were built from coral stones and fossil beach rocks using the layering technique. Examples of the homes of pearl merchants can also be found on the island.
Heritage preservation
The UAE seeks to highlight the heritage elements, both tangible and intangible, on the international scene, and register them on the lists of "UNESCO", which contributes to introducing them, promoting them globally, preserving them and restoring them according to international standards of "UNESCO", as it promotes the registration of a site on the list of the international organization The presence of the UAE on the global cultural tourism map, which supports the sustainability and preservation of cultural heritage and makes it an effective tool in economic development.
• The UAE is aware of the importance of preserving and documenting these sites, as they are the main components of the heritage.
• Efforts to register heritage elements receive unlimited support from the various concerned authorities in the country.
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